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BXZ 8527

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,042 mi
Last recorded172,042 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXZ 8527
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 172,042 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 171,989 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 160,281 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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Pass 1 Mar 2021 146,746 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2021 145,893 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 122,383 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 108,413 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 90,900 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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BXZ 8527 is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BXZ 8527, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BXZ 8527 registered?

BXZ 8527 is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 February 2011.

Is BXZ 8527 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BXZ 8527 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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