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KY11 TVK

2011 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,981 mi
Last recorded123,981 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY11 TVK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 123,981 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 5 Jun 2025 116,080 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Jun 2024 109,073 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 May 2023 104,570 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 98,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 May 2022 98,380 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 84,985 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 72,081 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 70,222 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 63,441 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 56,505 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 56,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 41,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 35,213 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 33,183 miles

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

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

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 TVK is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KY11 TVK, 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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KY11 TVK is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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