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M8 DHF

2011 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,495 mi
Last recorded50,495 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 DHF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 50,495 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both Rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both Rears run off on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2024 44,063 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight surface corrosion on Rear suspension

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 44,063 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight surface corrosion on Rear suspension

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 36,097 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip on Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread & scrubbed on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread & scrubbed on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 28,296 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in tread & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in tread & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 21,888 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 17,520 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 17,520 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 13,397 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 7,334 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 58,801 miles

N/S/F tyre worn to 2mm of tread on inner edge

N/S/R tyre showing signs of deterioration (surface cracks)

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

O/S/R tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge and signs of deterioration evident (surface cracks)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 58,801 miles

N/S/F tyre worn to 2mm of tread on inner edge

N/S/R tyre showing signs of deterioration (surface cracks)

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

O/S/R tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge and signs of deterioration evident (surface cracks)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 48,663 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 38,886 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 31,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 23,832 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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M8 DHF 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 M8 DHF, 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 M8 DHF registered?

M8 DHF is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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