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YF11 MGX

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

197,443 mi
Last recorded197,443 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 MGX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 197,443 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 197,443 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 184,000 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside has general age related corrosion to various areas inc various suspension components

Pass 26 Feb 2019 165,686 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 165,684 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 153,215 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 153,215 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 126,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 126,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 106,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 106,337 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 79,149 miles

NSR tyre on 2mm

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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YF11 MGX is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YF11 MGX, 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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YF11 MGX is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 June 2011.

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