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R111 MAY

2026 Kia Sorento

Black Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,994 mi
Last recorded119,994 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 MAY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 119,994 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 119,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 101,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 84,581 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2023 84,580 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2022 71,240 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 71,240 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 57,679 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 57,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 45,024 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2020 45,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays Fitted

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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R111 MAY is a 2026 Kia Sorento in Black. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R111 MAY, 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 0 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R111 MAY registered?

R111 MAY is a 2026 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2026.

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