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FG11 BWL

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,112 mi
Last recorded103,112 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 BWL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 103,112 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play OS NS ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play OS NS ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 97,991 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 97,927 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 93,825 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 90,436 miles

front discs worn

os ns front tyres worn

Fail 22 Nov 2019 90,435 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick os ns fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs worn

os ns front tyres worn

Pass 8 Dec 2018 84,999 miles

front brake discs worn but not seriously weakened

fuel tank damp but no signs on leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2017 79,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front disc's corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2017 79,099 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front disc's corroded

rear disc's lipped

rear wiper smearing

Pass 20 Dec 2016 73,055 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,051 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre

O/S/F tyre worn to 2mm of tread on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 55,539 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in O/S/R tyre

O/S/F tyre worn to 2mm of tread on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,444 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,713 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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FG11 BWL is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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