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BT61 NYR

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,380 mi
Last recorded102,380 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 NYR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 102,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row 3 ()

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

engine cover/under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2025 102,380 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner 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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row 3 ()

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

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2024 94,588 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 85,600 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on inner edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and various suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 85,600 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on inner edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and various suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 80,982 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 71,492 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 71,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 63,368 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 58,059 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 51,495 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 44,539 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 39,416 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 31,119 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 24,804 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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BT61 NYR 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 BT61 NYR, 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 BT61 NYR registered?

BT61 NYR is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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