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KY61 VKJ

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,483 mi
Last recorded186,483 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 VKJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 186,483 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arm front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rears worn on inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 186,483 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arm front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rears worn on inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 164,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (pin hole) (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 145,239 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 145,234 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 111,999 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 96,264 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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KY61 VKJ is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KY61 VKJ, 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 KY61 VKJ registered?

KY61 VKJ is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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