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MV11 AHX

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,540 mi
Last recorded161,540 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV11 AHX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2026 161,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play +Suspension arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside - Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 155,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 155,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front screw in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside inner rack joint slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 155,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front screw in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside inner rack joint slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 149,450 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 149,448 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 143,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 143,240 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 138,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 138,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 126,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 122,122 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 121,119 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 115,609 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 109,317 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 101,274 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 94,648 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 94,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 86,982 miles

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

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front 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 21 Feb 2014 75,358 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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MV11 AHX 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 60%.

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 MV11 AHX, 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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MV11 AHX is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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