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SM66 FVF

2017 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,013 mi
Last recorded176,013 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM66 FVF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 176,013 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 176,013 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2026 170,919 miles

Emissions to clean to obtain a reading

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 152,998 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and close to legal limit - replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacing soon - worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacing soon - worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 133,796 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 133,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 111,103 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 89,725 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 64,480 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 57,052 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 57,052 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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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SM66 FVF 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 SM66 FVF, 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 SM66 FVF registered?

SM66 FVF is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 January 2017.

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