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AO61 WYF

2011 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,791 mi
Last recorded149,791 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 WYF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 149,791 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 148,320 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 146,037 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 8 Jan 2024 146,037 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 21 Dec 2022 140,739 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 136,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

surface corrosion started on the underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2021 133,897 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes bonding started to separate

Pass 30 Dec 2019 126,423 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 126,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 107,802 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view os lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wiper blades smearing

ns and os front suspension bushes bonding starting to separate

nsf front fog lamp inop

nsf tyre worn outer edge

Fail 31 Dec 2018 107,802 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view os lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wiper blades smearing

ns and os front suspension bushes bonding starting to separate

nsf front fog lamp inop

nsf tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 Dec 2017 88,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides approx. 4k (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/65/17 3mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 30 Dec 2016 68,922 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/65/17 worn to 2mm low reserve (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 53,383 miles

passenger air bag switched off

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 30 Dec 2014 38,710 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 38,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WYF is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AO61 WYF, 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 WYF registered?

AO61 WYF is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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