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AV61 MLL

2011 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,462 mi
Last recorded123,462 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 MLL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 123,462 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear sub frame rusty and corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 114,241 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 106,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 100,671 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 92,707 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 92,707 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 83,767 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 83,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 76,348 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,577 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 57,998 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 49,220 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 41,850 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 32,541 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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AV61 MLL is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Bronze 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 AV61 MLL, 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 AV61 MLL registered?

AV61 MLL is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is AV61 MLL safe to buy?

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