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AU11 FWA

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,104 mi
Last recorded162,104 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 FWA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 162,104 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 148,121 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 141,110 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 127,872 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 127,860 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 113,516 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 99,619 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 79,907 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 65,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 56,058 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,190 miles

both front tyres worn low at inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f wiper blade split

rear blade split

rear tyres low 3mm

Fail 15 Apr 2014 38,541 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

unable to test 3rd row seatbelts as seats folded away.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,541 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

unable to test 3rd row seatbelts as seats folded away.

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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AU11 FWA is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU11 FWA, 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 AU11 FWA registered?

AU11 FWA is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 April 2011.

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The MOT history for AU11 FWA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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