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J18 EJP

2011 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

107,594 mi
Last recorded107,594 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 EJP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 107,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Many parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 107,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Many parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 89,633 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 102,916 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to limit inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 102,916 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to limit inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 81,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 96,357 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 96,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 89,852 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 75,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 89,851 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame fractured corroded and split (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 64,569 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 83,455 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 83,452 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm outerbushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 76,761 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts and rear sub-frame very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 76,759 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts and rear sub-frame very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 57,196 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 57,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 72,160 miles

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

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

Parts of underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 46,730 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 46,728 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 65,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 33,418 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,103 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 56,103 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 48,804 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 May 2017 48,727 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2016 41,414 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 28,219 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 28,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J18 EJP is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 J18 EJP, 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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J18 EJP is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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