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SP61 YVW

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,862 mi
Last recorded165,862 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 YVW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 165,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 165,065 miles

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 147,773 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 147,773 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 129,074 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 110,362 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 91,683 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 91,188 miles

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both with lights (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 69,348 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 69,347 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated 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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SP61 YVW is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SP61 YVW, 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 SP61 YVW registered?

SP61 YVW is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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