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EF61 KYU

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,687 mi
Last recorded137,687 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 KYU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 137,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 137,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 121,376 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 109,142 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 109,142 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 96,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 83,454 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 83,454 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 74,394 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,590 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 66,625 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 66,625 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 57,556 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 45,537 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 43,862 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 34,152 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 34,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 26,094 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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EF61 KYU is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EF61 KYU, 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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EF61 KYU is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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