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SL11 JPJ

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,148 mi
Last recorded150,148 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 JPJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 150,148 miles

6th and 7th seat inaccessible

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 150,147 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle stuck under seat (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

6th and 7th seat inaccessible

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 144,455 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 144,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 115,573 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 100,819 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 86,199 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,682 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,999 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 37,017 miles

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

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

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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SL11 JPJ is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SL11 JPJ, 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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SL11 JPJ is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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