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R30 XCH

2017 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,556 mi
Last recorded88,556 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 XCH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 88,556 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 88,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 80,523 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 73,712 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 73,711 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge IS ON THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM AND HAS NAIL IN IT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge IS ON THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 63,381 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 55,290 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly reccomend rear brakes checked (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2021 45,433 miles

rear shock absorbers showing signs of reduced rear damping

Fail 1 Jul 2021 45,433 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 36,178 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 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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R30 XCH is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R30 XCH, 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 R30 XCH registered?

R30 XCH is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 April 2017.

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