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FT61 EDO

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,259 mi
Last recorded37,259 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 EDO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 37,259 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 36,924 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 33,755 miles

light corrosion underneath all over

Pass 9 Feb 2023 32,385 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 31,085 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 31,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 29,700 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 28,588 miles

Offside Front mirror repeater lens damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 25,580 miles

All four tyres showing cracks along tread and sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2017 22,655 miles

Offside Front mirror repeater damaged

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

all tyres cracked in side walls

unable to test rear belts seats folded down and boot full

Fail 31 Oct 2017 22,654 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside Front mirror repeater damaged

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

all tyres cracked in side walls

unable to test rear belts seats folded down and boot full

Pass 28 Oct 2016 18,194 miles

Offside Front seat has slight movement back and forth

offside side repeater cracked but still working fine

Pass 30 Oct 2015 14,726 miles

all tyres cracked in sidewalls

Fail 30 Oct 2015 14,726 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed from master to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high both sides front (1.8)

all tyres cracked in sidewalls

Pass 24 Nov 2014 11,476 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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FT61 EDO 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 80%.

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 FT61 EDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT61 EDO registered?

FT61 EDO is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is FT61 EDO safe to buy?

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