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GM54 MJS

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,137 mi
Last recorded123,137 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM54 MJS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 123,137 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s - o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s - o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear arms/sub frame corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2024 120,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr and Osr (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nsr and Osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 116,540 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 114,173 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 111,157 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 107,787 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 107,787 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 102,762 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 93,806 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 77,074 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 64,145 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 50,116 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 38,936 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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GM54 MJS is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GM54 MJS, 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 GM54 MJS registered?

GM54 MJS is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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