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GY61 NUC

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,454 mi
Last recorded97,454 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 NUC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 97,454 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 84,393 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 71,475 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 57,690 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 57,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 44,163 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 41,955 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 30,208 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 23,197 miles

Offside repeater lense cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2018 21,029 miles

Offside repeater lense damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2017 18,312 miles

Nearside Rear tyre- perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre- wearing inner edge- perished and cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2016 14,839 miles

Nearside Front tyre perrished

Nearside wiper blade split not affecting drivers view

Offside Front tyre perrished

Fail 31 Oct 2016 14,839 miles

Nearside Front tyre perrished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside wiper blade split not affecting drivers view

Offside Front tyre perrished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 11,290 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 7,846 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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GY61 NUC is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GY61 NUC, 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 GY61 NUC registered?

GY61 NUC is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is GY61 NUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 NUC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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