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SM17 GZJ

2017 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,424 mi
Last recorded81,424 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 GZJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 81,424 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 81,371 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 67,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 47,824 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both soft (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 33,365 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 31,295 miles

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

under trays

Pass 27 Jan 2022 27,873 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 23,640 miles
Pass 14 Jun 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 GZJ 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 88.9%.

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 SM17 GZJ, 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 GZJ registered?

SM17 GZJ is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 June 2017.

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The MOT history for SM17 GZJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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