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PE61 NLP

2011 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,245 mi
Last recorded124,245 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 NLP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 124,245 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 124,243 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 116,280 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2024 107,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/65x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 107,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/65x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 99,451 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 93,299 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 235/65x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 86,939 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 84,167 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 79,066 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 72,794 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,145 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 66,503 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,313 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 52,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,759 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 36,759 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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PE61 NLP is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Bronze 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 PE61 NLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE61 NLP registered?

PE61 NLP is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is PE61 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE61 NLP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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