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H15 GNM

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,801 mi
Last recorded99,801 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 GNM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 99,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all nearside rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all offside rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 99,801 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all nearside rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all offside rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 92,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rubber casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rubber casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 89,466 miles

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

Rear shock absorbers rubbers split

Rear tyres out of shape slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2022 85,330 miles

Rear shock absorbers (dirt covers deteoriating)

slight oil seepage signs from rear differential

Pass 11 Aug 2021 78,613 miles

Tow bar rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2021 78,529 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tow bar rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2020 75,377 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 70,711 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,073 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 54,474 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 43,201 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 33,767 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,191 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 25,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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H15 GNM 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 80%.

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 H15 GNM, 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 H15 GNM registered?

H15 GNM is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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