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FT61 HGJ

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,764 mi
Last recorded32,764 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 HGJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 32,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 30,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 26,840 miles

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 24,421 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 22,360 miles

both front wishbone front bushes, bonding starting to split

Pass 23 Dec 2020 20,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 20,029 miles

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

both front wishbone front bushes bonding splitting

Fail 19 Dec 2019 20,028 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

both front wishbone front bushes bonding splitting

Pass 4 Dec 2018 16,104 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 14,435 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 12,983 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 23 Dec 2016 12,983 miles

registration plate deteriorated front (6.3.1d)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 10,493 miles

tow ball not fitted time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2014 7,512 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 HGJ is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FT61 HGJ, 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 FT61 HGJ registered?

FT61 HGJ is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is FT61 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 HGJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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