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YB17 UOO

2017 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,141 mi
Last recorded83,141 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB17 UOO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 83,141 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 75,633 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 65,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 57,073 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 49,829 miles

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Fail 11 May 2022 49,829 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Pass 19 May 2021 41,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2021 41,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 35,208 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 35,191 miles

Brake performance not tested 4x4 road test required, front pads metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Jun 2020 35,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 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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YB17 UOO is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB17 UOO, 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 YB17 UOO registered?

YB17 UOO is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 May 2017.

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