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DA11 GVP

2011 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,751 mi
Last recorded141,751 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 GVP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 141,751 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 141,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 139,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 139,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 135,999 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 135,967 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated rubber coupling split at rear axle joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 132,208 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 117,170 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 117,170 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 100,534 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 100,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 86,388 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 74,877 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 74,877 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 63,803 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 63,803 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 57,756 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 46,637 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 37,199 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 33,557 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 May 2015 33,557 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jul 2014 24,959 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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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DA11 GVP is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DA11 GVP, 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 DA11 GVP registered?

DA11 GVP is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 August 2011.

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