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KY11 PYZ

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,710 mi
Last recorded161,710 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY11 PYZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 161,710 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 27 Jun 2019 161,710 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Jun 2018 149,190 miles

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres worn heavily on the inside edges and are just acceptable.

Fail 28 Jun 2018 149,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres worn heavily on the inside edges and are just acceptable.

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 136,697 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 120,794 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 120,794 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 106,794 miles

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

emissions so low as to not record a peak

Fail 22 Jun 2015 106,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

emissions so low as to not record a peak

Pass 21 May 2014 85,595 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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KY11 PYZ is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KY11 PYZ, 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 KY11 PYZ registered?

KY11 PYZ is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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