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ML17 EJA

2017 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,516 mi
Last recorded79,516 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML17 EJA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 79,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 75,770 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2m remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn below tread inside edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 75,594 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn body side trailing arm bush de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2m remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn below tread inside edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 68,155 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 56,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush(body side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 56,770 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush(body side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 49,426 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 38,723 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 27,401 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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ML17 EJA is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 47,302 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML17 EJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 9 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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ML17 EJA is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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