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GF11 KLS

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,451 mi
Last recorded132,451 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 KLS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 132,451 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 132,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 130,974 miles

All suspension components showing corrosion

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 130,958 miles

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

All suspension components showing corrosion

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 129,301 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 129,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 126,990 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 126,982 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 122,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 122,585 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 119,166 miles

Vehicle underneath is slightly corroding in places

Pass 21 Sep 2020 110,584 miles

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 17 Sep 2019 101,955 miles

Vehicle corroded underneath in places

Pass 20 Sep 2018 85,296 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 78,494 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 78,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,853 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,455 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 37,663 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 37,663 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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GF11 KLS is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF11 KLS, 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 GF11 KLS registered?

GF11 KLS is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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