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FE61 JXL

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,055 mi
Last recorded147,055 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 JXL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 147,055 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside and nearside boots cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded/pitted/waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner/tailgate light inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside ferrules and link pipes corroded/waxoiled (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside corroded/pitted/waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside wearing/stepping on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective Deflated ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. Underbody and suspension components undersealed/waxoiled (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Offside and nearside mounting plates corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 127,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside and nearside boots cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside ferrules and link pipes corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to floor, inner sills, chassis rails, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. Inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Offside and nearside mounting plates corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 110,561 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH A/R/B 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn - ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar heavily corroded around both mountings (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 110,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH A/R/B 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn - ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar heavily corroded around both mountings (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 96,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 87,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 87,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 81,456 miles

Front rear brake pipes ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 13 Sep 2019 77,652 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 77,652 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,023 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 71,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 64,692 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 64,689 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,440 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 44,982 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,049 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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FE61 JXL is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE61 JXL, 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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FE61 JXL is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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