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VL07 SUE

2017 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,009 mi
Last recorded51,009 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVL07 SUE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 51,009 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 47,467 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 43,522 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 43,521 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 38,249 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 32,459 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 26,474 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 21,239 miles

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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VL07 SUE is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VL07 SUE, 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 VL07 SUE registered?

VL07 SUE is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is VL07 SUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VL07 SUE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VL07 SUE have outstanding finance?

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