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SJ61 OEC

2011 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,893 mi
Last recorded120,893 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 OEC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 120,893 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 120,893 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 103,518 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 103,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2024 97,541 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 91,238 miles

Both sides outer side steps corroded and weakened

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 45 20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 83,281 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 78,272 miles

nearside front shocker has light misting of oil

offside rear tyre wearing on edge on limit

rear inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Aug 2020 71,731 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 67,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front nail in tyre

rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Fail 14 Sep 2019 67,202 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 56,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre showing wear on inner shoulder and cracking to outer sidewall

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 14 Sep 2018 56,372 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre showing wear on inner shoulder and cracking to outer sidewall

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 5 Sep 2017 48,032 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front showing adverse wear on inner and outer shoulder

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer kerbing band

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking to outer shoulder and sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre showing adverse wear on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre showing adverse wear to inner and outer shoulders

Fail 31 Aug 2017 47,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front showing adverse wear on inner and outer shoulder

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer kerbing band

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking to outer shoulder and sidewall

Offside Front tyre showing adverse wear to inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on outer shoulder

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to outer shoulder and sidewall

Rear both rear tyres have adverse wear on outer and inner shoulders

Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,126 miles

Both front wipers worn and require iminent replacement

Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 2 Sep 2016 41,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front wipers worn and require iminent replacement

Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre bald on inside edge

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 33,735 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 24,180 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 24,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SJ61 OEC is a 2011 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SJ61 OEC, 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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SJ61 OEC is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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