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BF61 EJJ

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,585 mi
Last recorded130,585 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 EJJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 130,585 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 121,701 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 121,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 105,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 91,039 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 82,613 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 82,613 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 72,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,904 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 30 Aug 2016 50,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracked and worn on tread and sidewalls

Fail 30 Aug 2016 50,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracked and worn on tread and sidewalls

Pass 17 Aug 2015 37,700 miles

o/s front lower wishbone bush slight split

row two rear seats in folded position not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2014 26,064 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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BF61 EJJ is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF61 EJJ, 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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BF61 EJJ is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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