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FH11 SJU

2011 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,527 mi
Last recorded107,527 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH11 SJU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 107,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 107,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 104,255 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 98,985 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 92,293 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 82,266 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 74,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 74,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 65,185 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 58,056 miles

AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR LEAKING

Pass 20 Jun 2017 54,526 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 54,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,783 miles

spare wheel missing

Fail 7 Jun 2016 48,749 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

spare wheel missing

Pass 11 Jun 2015 41,698 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,096 miles

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

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

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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FH11 SJU is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH11 SJU, 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 FH11 SJU registered?

FH11 SJU is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 August 2011.

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