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SL17 GKN

2017 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,823 mi
Last recorded37,823 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL17 GKN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 37,823 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 34,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 30,723 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 28,023 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 28,021 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 25,112 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 20,640 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 17,137 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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SL17 GKN is a 2017 Kia Sorento in White 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 SL17 GKN, 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 SL17 GKN registered?

SL17 GKN is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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