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BK61 JVP

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,568 mi
Last recorded154,568 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 JVP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 154,568 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 143,284 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 136,718 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 136,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 128,255 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 128,253 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 119,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Jan 2021 109,887 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 7 Jan 2021 109,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 100,111 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 86,440 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 3 Jan 2018 77,832 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

pads starting to wear

wiper blade smearing washer jets slightly poor

Pass 4 Jan 2017 68,442 miles

wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 7 Jan 2016 53,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 39,269 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,381 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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BK61 JVP is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BK61 JVP, 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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BK61 JVP is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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