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YL17 UEW

2017 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,024 mi
Last recorded132,024 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 UEW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 132,024 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 131,621 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 115,669 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 115,669 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 96,448 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 76,307 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 53,035 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 32,640 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 29,953 miles

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

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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YL17 UEW 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 77.8%.

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 YL17 UEW, 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

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What year was YL17 UEW registered?

YL17 UEW is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 July 2017.

Is YL17 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 UEW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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