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CV11 RKE

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,721 mi
Last recorded93,721 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 RKE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 93,721 miles

Hand Brake Travel High

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 86,256 miles

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))

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

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2025 86,172 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 82,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rigid pipe section (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a small cut on outer sidewall 235.60.18 v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge showing signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rigid pipe section (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple suspension arms on both n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 82,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rigid pipe section (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a small cut on outer sidewall 235.60.18 v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seat folded at time of test , seat belt not tested

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge showing signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rigid pipe section (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple suspension arms on both n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 79,869 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished ( 235/60/18 v) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 79,869 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished ( 235/60/18 v) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 77,482 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 73,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and also cut but not deep enough to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 71,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner edges worn smooth

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rigid pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre inner edges worn smooth

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rigid pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,907 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 22 Mar 2019 68,892 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,383 miles

spare tyre has cords exposed

Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,956 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

spare tyre has cords exposed

Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,588 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 49,587 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,021 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 26,622 miles

Electrical wiring wrapped around front to rear brake pipes and fuel lines

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CV11 RKE is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 CV11 RKE, 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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CV11 RKE is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 April 2011.

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