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FL61 THZ

2011 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,345 mi
Last recorded142,345 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 THZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 142,345 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 133,132 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 123,867 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 114,555 miles

Front front tyres worn on inside edge

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 105,494 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 95,891 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 87,633 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 87,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 77,019 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 65,634 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 55,491 miles

Front Brake discs worn

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

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

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

Rear Brake discs worn

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

Rear Wiper split

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,328 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,809 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 34,810 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 25,650 miles

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

Front discs worn

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 THZ is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Bronze 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 FL61 THZ, 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 THZ registered?

FL61 THZ is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is FL61 THZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 THZ 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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