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DS11 XEL

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,402 mi
Last recorded110,402 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 XEL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 110,402 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 110,402 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 102,139 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 89,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 84,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,486 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 75,499 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 67,896 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 67,895 miles

Offside Front Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 60,434 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 53,046 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 45,077 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 36,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 28,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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DS11 XEL is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS11 XEL, 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 DS11 XEL registered?

DS11 XEL is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is DS11 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS11 XEL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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