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PK61 WNB

2011 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,011 mi
Last recorded122,011 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 WNB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 122,011 miles

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

Rear seats 3rd row have been folded away

Fail 26 Aug 2025 122,011 miles

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

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

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

Rear seats 3rd row have been folded away

Pass 21 Aug 2024 119,372 miles

Rear seats 3rd row have been folded away

Fail 21 Aug 2024 119,372 miles

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

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

Rear seats 3rd row have been folded away

Pass 21 Aug 2023 114,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 114,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone inner bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 111,409 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 107,784 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 107,783 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F INNER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working O/S/F (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F INNER TRACK CONTROL (WISHBONE) FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FRONT ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED WITH REPAIR

Headlamp aim too high RESET TO 850mm LEVEL (DIAL ZEROED) (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F INNER >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD (WORN THIN) >> NEW REQUIRED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 99,281 miles

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 99,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 92,244 miles

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

little reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 20 Aug 2018 85,295 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 79,238 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,763 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 69,639 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror damaged showing sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 60,409 miles

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some items.

Fail 21 Aug 2015 60,409 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Rear fog lamp not working when activated. (1.9.4)

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some items.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 43,779 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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PK61 WNB is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PK61 WNB, 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 PK61 WNB registered?

PK61 WNB is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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