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MT66 VGL

2017 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,144 mi
Last recorded73,144 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT66 VGL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 73,144 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 73,143 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 67,284 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" Scratched Zone "B" damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 67,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" Scratched Zone "B" damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 61,877 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 54,346 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 46,261 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 38,149 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 32,400 miles

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

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

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

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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MT66 VGL is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MT66 VGL, 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 MT66 VGL registered?

MT66 VGL is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 January 2017.

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