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YE11 ZXO

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,051 mi
Last recorded119,051 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 ZXO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 119,051 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Dec 2021 119,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 108,976 miles

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

handbrake has only just met minimum requirement on brake test

Fail 16 Dec 2020 108,976 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

handbrake has only just met minimum requirement on brake test

Pass 20 Dec 2019 100,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2018 90,160 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 90,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 76,471 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 76,468 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,281 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 50,049 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 35,605 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 35,536 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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YE11 ZXO is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YE11 ZXO, 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 YE11 ZXO registered?

YE11 ZXO is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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