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BJ11 AJO

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,009 mi
Last recorded122,009 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 AJO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 122,009 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but doesn't affect inscription (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber gaiter and bump stop missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around boost pipes at front of engine bay and on rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components on rear suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 122,008 miles

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but doesn't affect inscription (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber gaiter and bump stop missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around boost pipes at front of engine bay and on rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components on rear suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 108,674 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 108,674 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 96,429 miles

Central prop shaft missing at time of test

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

Nearside Front brake plate plate corroded/missing

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear multiple areas of corrosion at rear of vehicle including, suspension arms, driveshafts, coil springs, subframe and body. however none considered excessive at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2023 86,615 miles

Front front exhaust join corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (235/60R18) tyre also devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (asymmetrical tyre)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (235/60R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (235/60R18) tyre also devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (235/60R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear multiple areas of surface corrosion around subframe, suspension components, drive shaft and body. however none considered excessive at time of test

Spare tyre defective tyre has little or no pressure

coolant level below minimum line - topped up in order to begin test

Pass 27 Jun 2022 74,204 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 74,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 73,712 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe on flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe on flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 69,933 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 67,026 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 61,704 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 61,702 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 58,667 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,887 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 47,332 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,583 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,474 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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BJ11 AJO 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 77.8%.

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 BJ11 AJO, 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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BJ11 AJO is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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