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XW02 GEM

2017 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,313 mi
Last recorded54,313 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXW02 GEM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 54,313 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 48,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth. (235/60R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2024 41,943 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 36,185 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 31,895 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 May 2022 31,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2021 27,511 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade split but still clears the screen sufficiently. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 24,603 miles

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

Items in boot unable to inspect third row seats or seatbelts.

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 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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XW02 GEM is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XW02 GEM, 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 XW02 GEM registered?

XW02 GEM is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is XW02 GEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for XW02 GEM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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