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MU59 SAR

2017 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,358 mi
Last recorded87,358 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU59 SAR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 87,358 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 78,062 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 64,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads are just above min thickness. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.4mm at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm at lowest point, wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 54,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 54,159 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 45,553 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 35,775 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 35,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visual tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 28,615 miles

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

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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MU59 SAR 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 MU59 SAR, 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 MU59 SAR registered?

MU59 SAR is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is MU59 SAR safe to buy?

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