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SH61 EKT

2011 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,006 mi
Last recorded79,006 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 EKT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 79,006 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 74,251 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 67,696 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 60,870 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 60,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 55,315 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Jan 2021 49,920 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 27 Jan 2021 49,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 28 Jan 2020 45,260 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 7 Feb 2019 38,329 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 38,329 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 36,497 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 32,837 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 29,285 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 23,942 miles

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

Offside rear seat belt(middle row of row seats) not tested.Childseat obstructing full inspection

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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SH61 EKT is a 2011 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH61 EKT, 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 SH61 EKT registered?

SH61 EKT is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is SH61 EKT safe to buy?

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