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SK11 YOF

2011 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,473 mi
Last recorded150,473 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 YOF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 150,473 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 150,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 143,797 miles

both front tyres low tread

Pass 4 Sep 2023 137,691 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 130,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose/Pipe end to caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose/Pipe end to caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 130,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose/Pipe end to caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose/Pipe end to caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 125,155 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 125,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 118,540 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 115,741 miles

slight movement in rear anti roll car bushes

Fail 19 Dec 2019 115,650 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

slight movement in rear anti roll car bushes

Pass 19 Dec 2018 105,616 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 105,419 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 97,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 86,382 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 86,296 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,290 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 75,043 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 62,698 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 48,224 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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SK11 YOF is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK11 YOF, 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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SK11 YOF is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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