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FG61 FPV

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,534 mi
Last recorded82,534 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 FPV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 82,534 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 71,499 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 60,870 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 58,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 56,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 54,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS MINOR CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 52,679 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 52,678 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Park brake travel high

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 52,658 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

handbrake lever travel becomming excessive

Pass 29 Jul 2019 44,435 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 39,168 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 29,614 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 23,743 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 14,400 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 11,495 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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FG61 FPV 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 FG61 FPV, 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 FG61 FPV registered?

FG61 FPV is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is FG61 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG61 FPV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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