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AP05 JKP

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,038 mi
Last recorded170,038 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 JKP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 170,038 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 151,150 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 108,159 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 108,159 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 105,014 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 94,855 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 94,855 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 86,700 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 25 Mar 2020 86,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,165 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 64,728 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 56,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 45,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

oil weep from engine

Fail 12 May 2016 45,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

oil weep from engine

Pass 12 May 2015 33,498 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 25,219 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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AP05 JKP 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 68.8%.

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 AP05 JKP, 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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AP05 JKP is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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