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MF61 KYU

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,250 mi
Last recorded112,250 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 KYU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 112,250 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perishing splitting. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing but not excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 111,869 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken ADVISE BOTH SIDES,TRACKING ,TOP MOUNTS & DROP LINKS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE,NOT EXCESSIVE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ADVISE REPLACE NSF INNER & OSF INNER AT THE SAME TIME. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE.(235-65X17H) (5.2.3 (e))

REAR AXLE OSR STABILITY BUSH SPLITTING.(ONE OF TWO.)

VARIOUS REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING.

Pass 28 Aug 2024 102,261 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 92,231 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 85,834 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 76,632 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 76,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 70,353 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 62,362 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 52,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 43,448 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 43,289 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,737 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 29,551 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 22,070 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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MF61 KYU is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF61 KYU, 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 MF61 KYU registered?

MF61 KYU is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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