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FV11 KCY

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,190 mi
Last recorded149,190 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 KCY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 149,190 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 149,127 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 139,057 miles

play in both front ball joints

Pass 15 Mar 2021 126,655 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 114,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 114,975 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 105,824 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 105,824 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 87,761 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 87,761 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

eml light on dash

Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,509 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,318 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 51,124 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 39,147 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 38,754 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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FV11 KCY is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 FV11 KCY, 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 FV11 KCY registered?

FV11 KCY is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 April 2011.

Is FV11 KCY safe to buy?

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