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KV61 MZG

2011 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,730 mi
Last recorded140,730 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 MZG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 140,730 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 140,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 125,324 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 124,423 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn toe arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn toe arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 106,219 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 106,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut showing wire (5.2.3 (d) (i))

coolant very low

Pass 11 May 2023 94,061 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 85,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Apr 2021 78,352 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 70,205 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 63,248 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight undulation to inner tread area

Pass 23 Jun 2018 52,552 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 30,649 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on the outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 19,804 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 16,951 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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KV61 MZG is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KV61 MZG, 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 KV61 MZG registered?

KV61 MZG is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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