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X7 BKB

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,996 mi
Last recorded154,996 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 BKB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 154,996 miles

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable both sides (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 150,920 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 143,017 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 143,017 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 136,670 miles

(Rear silencer heatshield loose)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 136,670 miles

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

(Rear silencer heatshield loose)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 126,487 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 126,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 116,986 miles

park brake nearing end of travel and may need adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Oct 2019 105,458 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 105,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 105,353 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater lens sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 93,300 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 93,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 81,358 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 63,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 63,930 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 50,864 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 35,921 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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X7 BKB is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X7 BKB, 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 X7 BKB registered?

X7 BKB is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 August 2011.

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