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PA53 PJA

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,720 mi
Last recorded132,720 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA53 PJA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 132,720 miles

all rear suspension corroded

slight brake judder evident on road test

Fail 18 Sep 2025 132,720 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension corroded

slight brake judder evident on road test

Pass 16 Sep 2024 115,273 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 98,637 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 98,637 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 81,583 miles

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 ball joint has slight play (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 16 Sep 2021 62,019 miles

both front tyres uneven on inner edges

Fail 16 Sep 2021 62,019 miles

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

both front tyres uneven on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2020 46,817 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 44,716 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 44,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 39,631 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 37,103 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 33,379 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 28,779 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,694 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 17,500 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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PA53 PJA is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PA53 PJA, 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 PA53 PJA registered?

PA53 PJA is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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