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SSP 967

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,944 mi
Last recorded98,944 miles
Recorded on27 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSP 967
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2024 98,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 92,034 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 84,536 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear rear seat belt buckles/seats not fitted/assembled during test

covers fitted

exhaust thin at flexi to front joint

front and rear suspension corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2022 84,517 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on tread/perishing

Nearside Rear tyre chunk metal in tread/perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre chunk metal in tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear rear seat belt buckles/seats not fitted/assembled during test

covers fitted

exhaust thin at flexi to front joint

front and rear suspension corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2021 77,199 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 77,167 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 72,436 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,222 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 56,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 56,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 46,431 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 33,569 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 32,274 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 21,396 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 15,454 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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SSP 967 is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SSP 967, 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 SSP 967 registered?

SSP 967 is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 April 2011.

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