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GK11 XAN

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,201 mi
Last recorded149,201 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 XAN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 149,201 miles

High handbrake travel

Knocking noise from front suspension

Pass 8 Jan 2025 145,347 miles

Front lower arm bushes slightly worn

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 141,071 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 141,071 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 136,600 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2022 130,714 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 123,638 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 117,164 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 109,837 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 109,837 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 103,119 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres low on tread

Pass 2 Feb 2017 93,491 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 84,860 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 84,860 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 73,746 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 37,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GK11 XAN is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GK11 XAN, 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 GK11 XAN registered?

GK11 XAN is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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