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AO11 KCE

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,476 mi
Last recorded98,476 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 KCE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 98,476 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 89,228 miles

1 of 2 number plate lights inop

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked and weaping in pletes (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

prop shaft rear rubber doughnut cracked deteriorating

spare tyre soft/defective

vehicle underside and components/suspension dry showing corrosion in places

Pass 1 Jul 2024 84,602 miles

1 of 2 number plate lights inop

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

front brake discs wearing slightly pitting corroding/deteriorating outer edges of inner faces

n/s/f outer cv gaiter has grease covering but no obvious holes can be seen

n/s/r tyre approaching wear markers and cracking in treads

o/s/r brake disc pitting/corroding on outer edge of inner face

o/s/r tyre approaching wear markers and cracking in treads

prop shaft rear rubber coupling deteriorating cracking

vehicle underside/components dry showing corrosion in places

Pass 11 Jul 2023 80,884 miles

1 of 2 number plate lights inop

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

both rear tyres starting to crack in treads slightly

spare tyre soft

windscreen wiper blades starting to deteriorate smearing slightly

Fail 6 Jul 2023 80,873 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 of 2 number plate lights inop

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

both rear tyres starting to crack in treads slightly

spare tyre soft

windscreen wiper blades starting to deteriorate smearing slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2022 77,809 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 74,754 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 72,166 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 72,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 66,633 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 61,967 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,623 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,077 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 52,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 44,568 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 34,361 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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AO11 KCE is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 76,220 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 AO11 KCE, 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 15 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO11 KCE registered?

AO11 KCE is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 June 2011.

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