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CG55 OAK

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,525 mi
Last recorded133,525 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG55 OAK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 133,525 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 117,055 miles

rear diff mounting bush worn and slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2024 98,990 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 98,990 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 86,140 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 78,904 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 78,894 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2021 74,464 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 67,512 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 67,512 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 50,108 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 41,318 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 41,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,494 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 39,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,636 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 30,409 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,245 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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CG55 OAK is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CG55 OAK, 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 CG55 OAK registered?

CG55 OAK is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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