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MF61 PJY

2011 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

86,321 mi
Last recorded86,321 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 PJY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 86,321 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 86,317 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 80,981 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Rearmost seat row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 80,981 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Rearmost seat row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 69,948 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 69,948 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 61,476 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 61,476 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 53,040 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 53,040 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 43,825 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 34,007 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 33,995 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 31,182 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 26,060 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 26,060 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 21,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,094 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 15,613 miles

slight damage to near side rear seat belt webbing

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 PJY is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 MF61 PJY, 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 PJY registered?

MF61 PJY is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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