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UM03 GOE

2017 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,956 mi
Last recorded67,956 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUM03 GOE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 67,956 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 51,677 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 51,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 49,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 49,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 41,186 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 33,112 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 8 Jun 2021 33,112 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Jun 2020 28,143 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive 4WD Coupling (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Removed objects from rear of car to carry out full seatbelt inspection

Pass 7 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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UM03 GOE 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 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 UM03 GOE, 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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UM03 GOE is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 May 2017.

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