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RU11 ELU

2017 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,263 mi
Last recorded161,263 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU11 ELU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 161,263 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2026 154,843 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 144,064 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 134,906 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 133,769 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 123,172 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 112,941 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 101,746 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 91,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 78,962 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 67,614 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 55,181 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 44,560 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 33,399 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 25,585 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 15,049 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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RU11 ELU is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RU11 ELU, 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 RU11 ELU registered?

RU11 ELU is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is RU11 ELU safe to buy?

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