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MJ11 XFK

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,865 mi
Last recorded110,865 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 XFK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 110,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprrox 2mm recommend replacement soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprrox 2mm recommend replacement soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 100,557 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT >> NEW ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

PARKING BRAKE LONG TRAVEL

SPARE IS NOW ILLEGAL FOR GENERAL USE DUE TO SIZE

Fail 16 Dec 2020 100,557 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH VERY HIGH >> RESET TO 850mm LEVEL (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Seat belt damaged N/S/R 3rd ROW (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Seat belt damaged O/S/R 3rd ROW (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels O/S/R (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT >> NEW ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 90,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,539 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 71,539 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 61,488 miles

3rd row seats folded at time of test

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and treads slightly damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2016 53,865 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 50,074 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 39,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 29,538 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Apr 2014 29,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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 XFK is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XFK, 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 XFK is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 June 2011.

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