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KN11 VAJ

2011 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,359 mi
Last recorded117,359 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 VAJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 117,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 117,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 107,864 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 94,916 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 94,553 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 84,576 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 84,537 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 80,315 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 74,272 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 65,825 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rears (5.2.3 (e))

trigger point not met

Pass 27 Mar 2018 59,159 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 48,876 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,796 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,312 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 30,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,488 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres worn low at edges.

unable to test 3rd row seatbelts as seats folded away.

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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KN11 VAJ is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN11 VAJ, 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 KN11 VAJ registered?

KN11 VAJ is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 April 2011.

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