2017 Kia Sorento · 11,128 MOT tests
2017 Kia Sorento reliability
2017 Kia Sorentos fail 17.1% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 18 Sorento years (11,128 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sorentos: 30.2%)
- 17.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sorentos: 30.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 51,611
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,128
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 4.5% of tests fail here (20% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Kia Sorento
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.3%
- Brakes4.5%
- Suspension3.6%
- Lights and electrics3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Steering0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.02%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.02%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.48%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.44%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.28%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.1%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.7%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.84%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.55%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.37%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.17%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Kia Sorento reliable?
2017 Kia Sorentos fail 17.1% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 18 Sorento years (11,128 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Kia Sorento MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.02% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.02% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.48% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Kia Sorento have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Kia Sorento shows 51,611 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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