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FY61 XVE

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,654 mi
Last recorded110,654 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 XVE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 110,654 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 102,286 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 102,284 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 94,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 87,487 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 87,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 81,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe ends showing signs of slight corrosion to surface (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 74,704 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 66,243 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 56,856 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 56,856 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,791 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 34,552 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 23,523 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 23,523 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 13,148 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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FY61 XVE is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY61 XVE, 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 FY61 XVE registered?

FY61 XVE is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is FY61 XVE safe to buy?

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