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FV11 KVU

2011 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,154 mi
Last recorded110,154 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 KVU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 110,154 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 102,637 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 102,632 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 95,187 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 95,182 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 86,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 78,836 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 78,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 70,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 70,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 62,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front bumper split

Fail 22 Jun 2020 62,622 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust back box heat shield corroded around fasteners

front bumper split

Pass 23 Apr 2019 52,678 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 44,708 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 44,707 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides front (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 34,912 miles

front no plate broken at bottom not efecting plate

Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,656 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

all tyres craked in side wall

Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,437 miles

all tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2014 15,145 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 14 Apr 2014 15,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

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 KVU is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KVU, 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 FV11 KVU registered?

FV11 KVU is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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