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P88 MLS

2017 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,355 mi
Last recorded118,355 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 MLS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 118,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS tyres wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

NS and OS side steps corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS discs worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes have slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 105,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 104,830 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 91,815 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 76,927 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 66,321 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 36,948 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 23,693 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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P88 MLS is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P88 MLS, 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 P88 MLS registered?

P88 MLS is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is P88 MLS safe to buy?

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