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D17 DRN

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,356 mi
Last recorded158,356 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 DRN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 158,356 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 149,921 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 142,397 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 142,397 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 134,193 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 134,177 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 126,020 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 117,944 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 110,113 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 110,112 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from o/s/f brake flexi to a b s unit (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s/r brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from n/s/f brake flexi to a b s unit (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 99,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 85,594 miles

both sides rear and n/s/f tyres cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2016 69,362 miles

handbrake pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,409 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 57,409 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,297 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 44,297 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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D17 DRN is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 D17 DRN, 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 D17 DRN registered?

D17 DRN is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is D17 DRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D17 DRN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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