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MJ11 AYH

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,597 mi
Last recorded117,597 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 AYH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 117,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 108,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 108,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 100,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2024 100,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2023 94,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 94,176 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front bald on inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 88,582 miles

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 88,579 miles

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

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

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 83,097 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front and rear bushes starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front and rear bush starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 79,743 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARM LOWER REAR BUSHES STARTING TO UNBOND (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,135 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hose metal sections corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres perishing and splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 73,084 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, nsf almost on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hose metal sections corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres perishing and splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 64,873 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 64,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,040 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 49,013 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,529 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 45,529 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 35,195 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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MJ11 AYH is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MJ11 AYH, 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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MJ11 AYH is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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