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AV11 BXP

2011 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,610 mi
Last recorded161,610 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 BXP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 161,610 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 157,240 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 157,240 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 150,993 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 145,240 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 142,106 miles

KNOCKS UNDERSIDE NO PLAY DETECTED

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY FEATHERED

Fail 9 Mar 2022 142,106 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

KNOCKS UNDERSIDE NO PLAY DETECTED

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY FEATHERED

Pass 12 Mar 2021 130,808 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 123,774 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 123,774 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 102,353 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 102,329 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 79,115 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 79,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 57,593 miles

Spare tyre defective no pressure in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,443 miles

Engine cover

Interior light level adjusted

Spare tyre flat

Undertray fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 41,443 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Engine cover

Interior light level adjusted

Spare tyre flat

Undertray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,067 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 34,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 26,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV11 BXP is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AV11 BXP, 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 AV11 BXP registered?

AV11 BXP is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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