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HV61 NUX

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,830 mi
Last recorded124,830 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 124,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 124,830 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 108,986 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

items on windscreen but not affecting drivers view

park brake has little reserve travel, system may require adjustment or repair

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2022 91,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 71,814 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres tread wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 65,278 miles

Emissions too clean to register a reading.

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 64,316 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 64,316 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 54,745 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 51,466 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 51,466 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 35,399 miles

nearside rear tyre has a 2cm cut in its tread deep enough to reach cord.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,024 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 19,772 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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HV61 NUX is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HV61 NUX, 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 HV61 NUX registered?

HV61 NUX is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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