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JB61 KFB

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,976 mi
Last recorded136,976 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB61 KFB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 136,976 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 136,361 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 129,518 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 129,498 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 121,851 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 114,165 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 114,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 109,988 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 100,363 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 89,055 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 81,710 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,851 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 60,720 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 45,950 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 45,950 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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JB61 KFB 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 73.3%.

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 JB61 KFB, 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 JB61 KFB registered?

JB61 KFB is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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