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SH61 HCA

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,043 mi
Last recorded107,043 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 HCA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 107,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 102,591 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 102,589 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 96,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2021 91,149 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 91,149 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 84,812 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 84,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 80,390 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 73,389 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 66,997 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 66,997 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 58,507 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 49,226 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 36,539 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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SH61 HCA is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SH61 HCA, 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 SH61 HCA registered?

SH61 HCA is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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