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AO61 CTU

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,268 mi
Last recorded131,268 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 CTU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 131,268 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 121,268 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 108,778 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 97,016 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 83,934 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 75,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 64,997 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Joint boot/gaiter is secured with a cable tie, although boot is secure it is still leaking grease

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaiter/bump stop has deteriorated

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 64,997 miles

Central Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Joint boot/gaiter is secured with a cable tie, although boot is secure it is still leaking grease

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaiter/bump stop has deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 50,850 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 49,792 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted via isofix fittings, child restraint harness checked ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row rears not in use at time of test ()

Pass 16 Aug 2017 42,734 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 33,697 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 29,188 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 29,188 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AO61 CTU is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AO61 CTU, 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 AO61 CTU registered?

AO61 CTU is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AO61 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 CTU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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