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KU61 VNX

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,678 mi
Last recorded162,678 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 VNX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 162,678 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 162,678 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 162,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2021 154,879 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2021 154,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 146,625 miles

A lot of travel on handbrake.

Fail 23 Oct 2020 146,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

A lot of travel on handbrake.

Pass 29 Oct 2019 138,195 miles

parking brake only just met requirements.

Pass 13 Sep 2018 128,281 miles

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

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

little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 13 Sep 2018 128,281 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Sep 2017 121,893 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 121,893 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 102,984 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 84,212 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,041 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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KU61 VNX 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 60%.

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 KU61 VNX, 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 KU61 VNX registered?

KU61 VNX is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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