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WJ11 YTN

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,066 mi
Last recorded132,066 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 YTN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 132,066 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 132,066 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 126,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 119,929 miles

Offside Front Lower arm void bush bonding separating

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Feb 2024 119,928 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower arm void bush bonding separating

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 114,098 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 106,337 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 99,623 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 94,509 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 94,509 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 84,319 miles

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre walls & Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock Absorber Dust Covers Split

Pass 13 Feb 2018 75,173 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 66,170 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,575 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,677 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 46,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 35,683 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Passenger seat(s) no akces at time of test

has a cut in excess of the requirements not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 25 Mar 2014 35,683 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Passenger seat(s) no akces at time of test

has a cut in excess of the requirements not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 17 Feb 2014 34,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 34,035 miles

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

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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WJ11 YTN is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black 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 WJ11 YTN, 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 WJ11 YTN registered?

WJ11 YTN is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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