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PY11 AUR

2011 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,637 mi
Last recorded144,637 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY11 AUR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 144,637 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 140,717 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 130,941 miles

rear subframe corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2022 130,941 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 115,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 115,609 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Row 2. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 102,839 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 102,839 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak at fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump. sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 85,274 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 85,274 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

rear brake discs very worn

Pass 7 Jun 2018 73,806 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 69,969 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 69,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 59,704 miles

Front wipers split and slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 50,288 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 50,288 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 50,022 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,692 miles

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

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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PY11 AUR is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY11 AUR, 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 PY11 AUR registered?

PY11 AUR is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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