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ST17 VHC

2017 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,793 mi
Last recorded119,793 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST17 VHC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 119,793 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 119,793 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner sidewall bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner sidewall bald (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 96,176 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 96,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,353 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 52,702 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 30,281 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 25,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light On

Fail 6 Jan 2021 25,722 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light On

Pass 28 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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ST17 VHC is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ST17 VHC, 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 ST17 VHC registered?

ST17 VHC is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 July 2017.

Is ST17 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST17 VHC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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