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NU11 BKF

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,184 mi
Last recorded122,184 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU11 BKF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 122,184 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 122,184 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 114,877 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 114,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 106,266 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 106,266 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 96,034 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 96,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn. 235/65R17. 108V. General Grabber GT. Extra load (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 91,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi metal pipe on Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi metal pipe on Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 Jan 2020 91,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi metal pipe on Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi metal pipe on Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 81,604 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 73,642 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 73,638 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 63,941 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 63,941 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 54,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 54,774 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 45,724 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 6 Feb 2014 32,632 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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NU11 BKF is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NU11 BKF, 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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NU11 BKF is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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