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K10 PWL

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,885 mi
Last recorded127,885 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 PWL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 127,885 miles

Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear all suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2024 116,439 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2023 102,134 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing close to legal requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 102,034 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing close to legal requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 91,185 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 91,183 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 87,980 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 82,531 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 82,529 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 72,568 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 64,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 58,062 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 46,521 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 36,467 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 26,234 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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K10 PWL is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black 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 K10 PWL, 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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K10 PWL is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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