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GL60 CUX

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,963 mi
Last recorded117,963 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL60 CUX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 117,963 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

spare tyre deflated

Fail 8 Sep 2025 117,963 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

spare tyre deflated

Pass 13 Sep 2024 113,083 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 108,835 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 108,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 100,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and cracked in tread 235/65/17 104v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near limit and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 87,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 76,413 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 76,413 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 66,351 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 66,292 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm & worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 53,351 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 36,513 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 36,512 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 29,642 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 27,168 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 23,896 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 20,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 20,803 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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GL60 CUX is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL60 CUX, 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 GL60 CUX registered?

GL60 CUX is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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