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MV17 WUJ

2017 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,585 mi
Last recorded101,585 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV17 WUJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 101,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front outer pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2024 84,488 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 84,488 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and close limit and worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 16 Aug 2023 59,983 miles

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

handbrake lever has some travel

Fail 16 Aug 2023 59,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

handbrake lever has some travel

Pass 16 Aug 2022 44,468 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 43,973 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 27,694 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 27,689 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 15,485 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 14,162 miles

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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MV17 WUJ is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MV17 WUJ, 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 MV17 WUJ registered?

MV17 WUJ is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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The MOT history for MV17 WUJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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