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FV61 WHR

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,045 mi
Last recorded99,045 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 WHR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 99,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 99,045 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 98,778 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 97,978 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 94,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Handbrake travel long

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff mounting bush pulled

Fail 24 Jul 2023 94,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Handbrake travel long

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff mounting bush pulled

Pass 6 Jul 2022 87,149 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 82,693 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 78,611 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 74,575 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 68,680 miles

Offside Front Inner rack boot deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2017 61,791 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 55,319 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 49,074 miles

rear 3rd row seats not in use at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2014 38,492 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 WHR 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 86.7%.

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 FV61 WHR, 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 WHR registered?

FV61 WHR is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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The MOT history for FV61 WHR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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