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HV61 LPN

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,597 mi
Last recorded109,597 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 LPN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 109,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2023 105,938 miles

ENGINE COVERS UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 May 2022 100,570 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 100,511 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 95,328 miles

Fuel light on before & during test

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 10 Jun 2021 95,328 miles

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

Fuel light on before & during test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Jun 2020 91,136 miles

both side repeaters lens damaged

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2020 90,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 84,205 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs wearing slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,953 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 62,782 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,253 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended iNNER (2.4.F.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 49,250 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended iNNER (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 36,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HV61 LPN 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 66.7%.

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 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 HV61 LPN, 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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HV61 LPN is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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