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BF61 VCU

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,494 mi
Last recorded129,494 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 VCU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 129,494 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 122,335 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 122,335 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 118,396 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning indicator in mirror has 2 of 5 leds out and lens is cracked (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer lower sills damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 118,395 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning indicator in mirror has 2 of 5 leds out and lens is cracked (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer lower sills damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 110,312 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 out of four leds in door mirror not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 110,311 miles

Central Front Lower Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both washers not working (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 out of four leds in door mirror not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 101,886 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 94,988 miles

Front lower arm front bushes splitting

Fail 4 Mar 2021 94,986 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front lower arm front bushes splitting

Rear discs corroding at edges

Pass 11 Mar 2020 91,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 91,309 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

rear differential damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2019 74,703 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 58,139 miles

Front Brake discs wear lipped

Offside Front Lower suspension arm, front bush starting to deteriorate

Rear Both tyres worn close to limit

Pass 24 Feb 2017 44,225 miles

Front Tyres wearing on edges

Rear Brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,309 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 26,314 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 21,675 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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BF61 VCU is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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