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BD61 JFE

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

238,113 mi
Last recorded238,113 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 JFE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 238,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 226,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Rearmost belt (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 225,779 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm Rearmost belt (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Rearmost belt (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 208,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 208,542 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 190,619 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 190,594 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Foot parking brake hits the floor on nearside operation (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Wire in outer edge. non repairable and leaking ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 171,264 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 156,048 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 156,048 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 139,170 miles

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged both belts in load compartment damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 139,168 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged both belts in load compartment damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 117,197 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 116,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 99,753 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 77,557 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 57,623 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2015 57,219 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2014 42,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BD61 JFE is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BD61 JFE, 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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BD61 JFE is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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