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NL17 SMX

2017 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,587 mi
Last recorded121,587 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL17 SMX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 121,587 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 112,688 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 112,688 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 96,597 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 78,874 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 61,929 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 50,679 miles

2x rear tyre treads unevenly worn slightly

rear brake pads badly worn

Pass 20 Mar 2020 44,203 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 44,203 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Torn. Not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (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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NL17 SMX 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 NL17 SMX, 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 NL17 SMX registered?

NL17 SMX is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is NL17 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL17 SMX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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