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EY11 SZC

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,109 mi
Last recorded121,109 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY11 SZC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 121,109 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Apr 2025 112,753 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 112,752 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 105,931 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 105,931 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 104,516 miles

rear heat shield loose

Pass 8 Mar 2022 100,642 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 95,137 miles

NUMBER PLATES POOR CONDITION

Pass 6 Mar 2020 90,595 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

long handbrake travel

Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,392 miles

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

long handbrake travel

unable to check rear most seatbelts

Pass 5 Mar 2018 80,628 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to check rear most seatbelts

Pass 11 Mar 2017 79,197 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 12 Mar 2016 77,093 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres worn low inner shoulders

Pass 7 Mar 2015 76,328 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

high handbrake travel

Pass 8 Mar 2014 65,026 miles

high handbrake travel

nearside handbrake reading low

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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EY11 SZC 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 86.7%.

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 EY11 SZC, 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 EY11 SZC registered?

EY11 SZC is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 March 2011.

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