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FV61 UVJ

2011 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,316 mi
Last recorded131,316 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 UVJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 131,316 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 131,316 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 125,844 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 118,744 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 106,952 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 96,527 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking Brake efficiency only just met

Pass 23 Oct 2019 87,062 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 87,062 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front Suspension arm(s) pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 23 Oct 2018 73,844 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,256 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 58,175 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective Can not open fuel flap from outside (7.2.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyres perished due to age (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 3mm and has a possible puncture (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,237 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 44,237 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 34,832 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 29,071 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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FV61 UVJ is a 2011 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FV61 UVJ, 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 FV61 UVJ registered?

FV61 UVJ is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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