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NL61 UJR

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,673 mi
Last recorded151,673 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 UJR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 151,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 142,160 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 133,329 miles

Offside Front Inner 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 ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 125,746 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 118,045 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 109,677 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 109,677 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2019 94,730 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,411 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 82,411 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,370 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,977 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,520 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,233 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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NL61 UJR is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NL61 UJR, 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 NL61 UJR registered?

NL61 UJR is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is NL61 UJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 UJR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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