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WR61 GZJ

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,645 mi
Last recorded90,645 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 GZJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 90,645 miles

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

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Pass 6 Nov 2024 85,129 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 81,393 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 75,520 miles

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

Front suspension arm forward positioned bushes deteriorating. Nearside and Offside

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 69,452 miles

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

Front suspension arm forward positioned bushes deteriorating. Nearside and Offside

Fail 15 Nov 2021 69,451 miles

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

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

Front suspension arm forward positioned bushes deteriorating. Nearside and Offside

Pass 17 Nov 2020 64,567 miles

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2019 59,129 miles

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Front Suspension arm forward positioned bush starting to deteriorate. Nearside and Offside

Fail 12 Nov 2019 59,129 miles

Front Suspension arm forward positioned bush starting to deteriorate. Nearside and Offside

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

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2018 50,631 miles

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

Offside Front wishbone front bush starting to deteriorate

engine covers/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension /towbar components

Pass 27 Nov 2017 44,975 miles

uneven wear on nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of treads

uneven wear on offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge of treads

Fail 23 Nov 2017 44,972 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some rust - corrosion on offside rear brake disc inner face

uneven wear on nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of treads

uneven wear on offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge of treads

Pass 14 Nov 2016 37,736 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 30,356 miles

headlamp image deflectors fitted

wear on front brake pads

Fail 26 Nov 2014 19,760 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inside edge of treads

Pass 26 Nov 2014 19,760 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inside edge of treads

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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WR61 GZJ is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR61 GZJ, 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 WR61 GZJ registered?

WR61 GZJ is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 November 2011.

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