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FP61 FYG

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,646 mi
Last recorded100,646 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 FYG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 100,646 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 100,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top, under the bonnet and under the wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (Foot handbrake) Has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 88,604 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 88,604 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both wishbone buses (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 87,634 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 85,605 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Oct 2022 82,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 78,606 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 78,604 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 73,688 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 66,736 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 59,910 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 59,900 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 53,086 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 45,845 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 38,166 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 30,640 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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FP61 FYG 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 76.5%.

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 FP61 FYG, 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 FP61 FYG registered?

FP61 FYG is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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The MOT history for FP61 FYG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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