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KS11 EDF

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,530 mi
Last recorded194,530 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS11 EDF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 194,530 miles

(GENERAL UNDER BODY COROSSION)

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (PREVENTING THE INGRESS OF DIRT) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre (REPAIRABLE) 235/60/18 ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (BOTH) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 194,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (FRONT BUSH DEBONDED EXESSIVE MOVEMENT) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

(GENERAL UNDER BODY COROSSION)

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (PREVENTING THE INGRESS OF DIRT) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre (REPAIRABLE) 235/60/18 ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (BOTH) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 193,152 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL/ ADJUSTMENT SLIGHTLY HIGH

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BEHIND STRUT AREA (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 187,741 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 187,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 173,807 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 161,549 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 161,549 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 152,903 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 152,562 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 143,858 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 127,411 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 108,459 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 90,305 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm of tread (legal limit is 1.6mm)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 69,651 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,548 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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KS11 EDF is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 KS11 EDF, 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 KS11 EDF registered?

KS11 EDF is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 August 2011.

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