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FL61 MEV

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,234 mi
Last recorded69,234 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 MEV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 69,234 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 May 2023 58,872 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 58,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 58,837 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 54,095 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged To tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Third row seats and belts not inspected due to no access

Fail 25 Mar 2022 54,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged To tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Third row seats and belts not inspected due to no access

Pass 26 Mar 2021 48,092 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 44,424 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 44,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 38,784 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,798 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 32,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,737 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,483 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 20,523 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 20,523 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade renewed (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 16,935 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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FL61 MEV 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 FL61 MEV, 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 FL61 MEV registered?

FL61 MEV is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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