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GK61 VZG

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,918 mi
Last recorded103,918 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 VZG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 103,918 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both(front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror damaged

all tyres slightly under inflated

corrosion underside

Fail 15 Sep 2023 103,918 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both(front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside wing mirror damaged

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

all tyres slightly under inflated

corrosion underside

Pass 22 Aug 2022 96,897 miles

Coolant low

Corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under tray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2021 92,138 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front and rear suspension arms corroded/deteriorated

nearside wing mirror side repeater damaged

parking brake weak (border line pass)

Fail 3 Sep 2021 92,054 miles

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

235/60r18

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front and rear suspension arms corroded/deteriorated

nearside wing mirror side repeater damaged

parking brake weak (border line pass)

Pass 18 Aug 2020 87,553 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 87,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 80,668 miles

Rear Rear most seat belts not checked. (Seats folded down.)

Fail 6 Sep 2019 80,605 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and down to 3.0mm. 235/60R18 103V. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and down to 3.0mm. 235/60R18 103V. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and down to 3.0mm. 235/60R18 103V. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and down to 3.0mm. 235/60R18 103V. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,222 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on edges. 235/60R18 103V

Fail 1 Sep 2017 62,222 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on edges. 235/60R18 103V

Pass 2 Aug 2016 52,459 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 44,423 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,994 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls damaged

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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GK61 VZG 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 66.7%.

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 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 GK61 VZG, 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 GK61 VZG registered?

GK61 VZG is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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