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G5 OCE

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

186,436 mi
Last recorded186,436 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 OCE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 186,436 miles

Nearside Front Indicator lens missing

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 178,685 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front suspension arm bush cracking

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

Rear suspension and subframe corroded

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 10 May 2025 178,522 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front suspension arm bush cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 May 2024 166,324 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 143,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wing mirror slightly damaged

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2023 143,752 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wing mirror slightly damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 122,215 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 121,756 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 100,458 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 95,655 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2020 95,632 miles

Undertray fitted.

Pass 20 Sep 2019 91,567 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

chip in A zone, not affecting the drivers view

Fail 20 Sep 2019 91,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

chip in A zone, not affecting the drivers view

Pass 10 Sep 2018 71,917 miles

Nearside wing mirror is damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2018 71,917 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside wing mirror is damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2017 59,379 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 59,379 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 41,949 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 41,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 27,310 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 15,377 miles

front tyres worn on inside and outside edges

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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G5 OCE is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G5 OCE, 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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G5 OCE is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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