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SL11 OUW

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,679 mi
Last recorded111,679 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 OUW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 111,679 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 111,026 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 104,247 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 104,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 98,896 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 95,003 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 95,003 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outside clip broken. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 88,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 84,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 77,365 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 77,363 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 71,966 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 63,516 miles

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

Rear propshaft bush split

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rear diff bushes split

Pass 11 Apr 2016 51,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,122 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 28,423 miles

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

Offside Front 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 OUW is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OUW, 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 OUW is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 April 2011.

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