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PN17 NLP

2017 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,782 mi
Last recorded39,782 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN17 NLP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 39,782 miles

Covers prevent full inspection of testable items

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 39,777 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Covers prevent full inspection of testable items

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 36,742 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 35,412 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 33,028 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 29,769 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 26,767 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 24,673 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 24,673 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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PN17 NLP is a 2017 Kia Sorento in White 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 PN17 NLP, 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 PN17 NLP registered?

PN17 NLP is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is PN17 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN17 NLP 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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