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EA11 ZNO

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,140 mi
Last recorded127,140 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 ZNO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 127,140 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear diff bush worn

under-trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2022 127,140 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear diff bush worn

under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 110,650 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 110,453 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 93,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 93,472 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 80,347 miles

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency low, requirements only just met

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 31 Oct 2018 64,606 miles

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

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

some corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 24 Oct 2018 64,358 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r outer close to limit / restricted view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

some corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 21 Jul 2017 42,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 42,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 41,093 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones-both front inner bushes debonded (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both perished/split (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2017 41,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished/split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bulged/uneavenly worn (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones-both front inner bushes debonded (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both perished/split (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 29,946 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 22,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2015 22,436 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 18,736 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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EA11 ZNO is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EA11 ZNO, 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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EA11 ZNO is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 May 2011.

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