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MJ61 MEU

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,698 mi
Last recorded120,698 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 MEU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 120,698 miles

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 16 Sep 2022 111,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 103,348 miles

All suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2021 103,348 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 97,295 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 86,890 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 86,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 81,411 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 81,410 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 74,323 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 74,323 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 63,459 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 50,766 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 38,199 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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MJ61 MEU is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ61 MEU, 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 MJ61 MEU registered?

MJ61 MEU is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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