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SM17 FYS

2017 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,130 mi
Last recorded90,130 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 FYS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 90,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight sweat 4wd coupling

Pass 7 May 2025 79,391 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 69,661 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 59,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 50,921 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 50,921 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 42,889 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 40,833 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 40,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 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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SM17 FYS is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM17 FYS, 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 SM17 FYS registered?

SM17 FYS is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is SM17 FYS safe to buy?

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