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MAZ 1521

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,490 mi
Last recorded77,490 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 1521
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 77,490 miles

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

general under body corrosion at rear

Pass 10 Dec 2024 71,739 miles

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

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

rear suspension arms springs and link bars corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2023 68,123 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 68,123 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2022 62,734 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively doughnut rubber coupling split at rear differential (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 58,522 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 53,418 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Dec 2019 48,974 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 41,786 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 41,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 37,621 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 31,547 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 31,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 25,178 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 21,747 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm slight separation o/s/f lower arm inner front bush.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 16,052 miles

Third row seats stowed away so unable to fully check seatbelts

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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MAZ 1521 is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black 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 MAZ 1521, 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

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What year was MAZ 1521 registered?

MAZ 1521 is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 April 2011.

Is MAZ 1521 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAZ 1521 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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