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MR02 MCH

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,524 mi
Last recorded33,524 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 MCH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 33,524 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 91,052 miles

Front Coil spring corroded OS and NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 32,997 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 32,997 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 72,323 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 32,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 32,055 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 59,422 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 30,585 miles

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

Undertray covering some testable items. Unable to give full inspection.

Fail 14 Nov 2022 30,585 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Foot parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Undertray covering some testable items. Unable to give full inspection.

Pass 5 Aug 2022 57,277 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 29,322 miles

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

Undertray covering some testable items. Unable to give full inspection.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 54,754 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 28,285 miles

Nearside Front 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 Lamp damaged but not emitting white light and also no sharp edges.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 52,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 49,942 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 49,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 26,418 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 45,638 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 25,122 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 40,058 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 24,325 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 35,267 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 35,267 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located spring not located in mount properly (2.4.C.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 22,720 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,486 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 21,007 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 25,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 17,730 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 20,380 miles

Nearside 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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MR02 MCH is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MR02 MCH, 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 MR02 MCH registered?

MR02 MCH is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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