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YL17 YAW

2017 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,816 mi
Last recorded91,816 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 YAW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 91,816 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 78,924 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 68,685 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 68,682 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 60,872 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 60,865 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 50,999 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 41,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 41,190 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 34,772 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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YL17 YAW is a 2017 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YAW, 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 YL17 YAW registered?

YL17 YAW is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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