CarVerify

Free Car Check

M50 JDA

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,097 mi
Last recorded85,097 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 JDA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 85,097 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 78,757 miles

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

various suspension components are corroded

Pass 24 May 2024 70,501 miles

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

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 62,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 54,259 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2021 47,454 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 46,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 42,877 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 42,877 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 37,596 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 31,749 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 26,675 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 21,164 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 13,384 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
Full Kia Sorento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M50 JDA is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M50 JDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M50 JDA?

You can check the full history of M50 JDA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M50 JDA registered?

M50 JDA is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is M50 JDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M50 JDA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M50 JDA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M50 JDA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.