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MM17 BUJ

2017 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,556 mi
Last recorded94,556 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM17 BUJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 94,556 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 94,556 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 79,897 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 79,897 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 65,375 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 49,412 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 49,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 33,410 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 33,410 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 18,548 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 15,234 miles

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

Pass 23 May 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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MM17 BUJ is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MM17 BUJ, 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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What year was MM17 BUJ registered?

MM17 BUJ is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is MM17 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM17 BUJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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