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BK11 GCX

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,139 mi
Last recorded123,139 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 GCX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 123,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 112,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear 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 2 Aug 2023 101,695 miles

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

No Emissions Pick-up 74c

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Boot

Pass 13 Jul 2022 101,565 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 101,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 101,012 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 99,533 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 99,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 94,252 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 94,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 87,553 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 78,260 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,853 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,238 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,113 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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BK11 GCX is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK11 GCX, 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 BK11 GCX registered?

BK11 GCX is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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