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WB05 BUZ

2017 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,122 mi
Last recorded62,122 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWB05 BUZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 62,122 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 57,877 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 51,336 miles

Nearside Front tyres 2mm

Offside Front tyre 2mm

Fail 14 Feb 2024 51,336 miles

Nearside Front tyres 2mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre 2mm

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 41,500 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 34,289 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 26,775 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 21,616 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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WB05 BUZ is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Black 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 WB05 BUZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WB05 BUZ?

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What year was WB05 BUZ registered?

WB05 BUZ is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is WB05 BUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WB05 BUZ 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.

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