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NU11 YKD

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,552 mi
Last recorded126,552 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU11 YKD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 126,552 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 121,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( rear end ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( rear end ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 23 Nov 2023 121,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( rear end ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( rear end ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 114,114 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 114,114 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 29 Oct 2021 103,275 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside bald inner edges and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,538 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 93,532 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 83,955 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 83,892 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 72,214 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 59,162 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 41,304 miles

front & rear pads wearing

Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,907 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 23,417 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 YKD is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YKD, 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 YKD is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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