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FG11 BWF

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,208 mi
Last recorded97,208 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 BWF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 97,208 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 86,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 76,533 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 76,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 64,771 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 61,979 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 61,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 57,856 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 57,856 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 52,641 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 47,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 43,518 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 39,632 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Jan 2016 34,486 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 29,295 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 20,926 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

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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FG11 BWF is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FG11 BWF, 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 FG11 BWF registered?

FG11 BWF is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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