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DE61 DJU

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,634 mi
Last recorded97,634 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 DJU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 97,634 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 97,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 86,546 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 86,543 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 82,402 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 82,402 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 83,302 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2020 76,557 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 71,962 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 66,475 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 66,465 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler neck to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,484 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 54,488 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,965 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 33,289 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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DE61 DJU is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE61 DJU, 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 DE61 DJU registered?

DE61 DJU is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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