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EY11 TEJ

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,491 mi
Last recorded84,491 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 84,491 miles

car covered in underseal

Pass 18 Jun 2025 83,251 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 80,356 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 71,215 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 69,013 miles

Corrosion to underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2022 64,877 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 60,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end gator slight deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 17 Mar 2020 57,947 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,129 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 51,582 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 47,180 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 47,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,716 miles

Child seats fitted seatbelts not checked

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

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

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

Rear seats folded away seatbelts not checked

Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,752 miles

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 28 Mar 2014 30,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

zero diesel reading, no print out

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 TEJ 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 93.3%.

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 TEJ, 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 TEJ registered?

EY11 TEJ is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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The MOT history for EY11 TEJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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