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YD61 KBU

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,963 mi
Last recorded77,963 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 KBU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 77,963 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 77,956 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 74,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (drop link) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (at flexi hose end) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (at flexi hose end) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 69,901 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 66,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 60,565 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 56,465 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 56,458 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 53,837 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 48,940 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 43,154 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 43,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 65 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tread worn miss shaped

Pass 25 Nov 2016 37,322 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 28,563 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 19,907 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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YD61 KBU is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 1,995cc 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 YD61 KBU, 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 YD61 KBU registered?

YD61 KBU is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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