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EK61 DDV

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,795 mi
Last recorded68,795 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 DDV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 68,795 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 65,731 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 62,730 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 62,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 59,351 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 56,191 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 50,670 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 46,986 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 43,817 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 39,456 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 39,456 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 34,638 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 29,572 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 23,379 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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EK61 DDV 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 EK61 DDV, 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 EK61 DDV registered?

EK61 DDV is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is EK61 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK61 DDV 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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