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PL17 XJZ

2017 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,626 mi
Last recorded95,626 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL17 XJZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 95,626 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 84,362 miles

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2025 84,362 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction danglers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2024 74,351 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 74,351 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 65,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm also scrubbing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 56,463 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 46,914 miles

front pads low and discs lipped

Pass 18 Jul 2020

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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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PL17 XJZ 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 PL17 XJZ, 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 PL17 XJZ registered?

PL17 XJZ is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 July 2017.

Is PL17 XJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL17 XJZ 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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