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J2 NXG

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,645 mi
Last recorded86,645 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 NXG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 86,645 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 86,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 82,445 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 73,609 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 63,993 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 53,983 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 46,023 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 46,023 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 40,032 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 40,032 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 32,462 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 27,021 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 21,660 miles

dampness around o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 15 Dec 2015 16,164 miles

Emissions Too Clean To Be Tested

Pass 16 Dec 2014 10,396 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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J2 NXG 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 80%.

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 J2 NXG, 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 J2 NXG registered?

J2 NXG is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is J2 NXG safe to buy?

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