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WL11 GZW

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,378 mi
Last recorded181,378 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL11 GZW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 181,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 181,343 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 172,855 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 166,280 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 155,833 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 155,828 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 139,644 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 139,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower suspension ball joint pinch bolt split pin missing.

Pass 19 Aug 2020 131,196 miles

front and rear number plates zip tied on ,however remain secure..

propshaft not fitted to vehicle..

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Pass 5 Jun 2019 117,918 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 107,574 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 85,066 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 57,992 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 31,755 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 23,839 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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WL11 GZW is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WL11 GZW, 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 WL11 GZW registered?

WL11 GZW is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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