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HW11 JHX

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,009 mi
Last recorded71,009 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW11 JHX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 71,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside - Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 71,008 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Power steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside - Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just off limit recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside - Offside just off wear markers recommend replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 60,621 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2023 52,849 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 35,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush, slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise, parking brake lever travel

engine oil level below, MIN,, recommend attention

undertray/sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 5 Feb 2021 16,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 16,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes, slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

parking brake performance 17%, mot pass mark 16%, recommend check

under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 20 Jun 2019 15,776 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 15,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 14,749 miles

Front tyres cracking

Front tyres wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2017 13,398 miles

Front tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 23 Jun 2016 11,977 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2015 11,133 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 9,763 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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HW11 JHX 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 85.7%.

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 HW11 JHX, 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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HW11 JHX is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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