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PJ60 FWL

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,351 mi
Last recorded126,351 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ60 FWL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 126,351 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 126,349 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached retaining device missing (split pin) both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 120,589 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 120,588 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 115,211 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2024 115,210 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 105,279 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 98,940 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 98,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 94,564 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 89,690 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 81,530 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 81,529 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 81,506 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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 10 Oct 2017 74,098 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 66,455 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted,obscuring some items.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 58,014 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted,obscuring some items.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 46,889 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 34,731 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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PJ60 FWL 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 73.7%.

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 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 PJ60 FWL, 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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PJ60 FWL is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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