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HRZ 3960

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,102 mi
Last recorded121,102 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRZ 3960
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 121,102 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 115,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 110,495 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 105,263 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 98,744 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 92,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 92,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached has become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 81,914 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 71,586 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 10 Feb 2018 71,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 3 Feb 2018 71,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 25 Feb 2017 62,592 miles

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

front tyres perishing wearing on edges

rear seats stowed belts not checked

Fail 25 Feb 2017 62,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres perishing wearing on edges

rear seats stowed belts not checked

Pass 4 Feb 2016 52,771 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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HRZ 3960 is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HRZ 3960, 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 HRZ 3960 registered?

HRZ 3960 is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 February 2011.

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