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YH11 TGY

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,946 mi
Last recorded157,946 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 TGY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 157,946 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 141,785 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 132,404 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 122,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 113,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust heat shield damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2019 97,649 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,284 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 83,281 miles

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

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 71,517 miles

Slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2016 64,061 miles

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

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)

brake pads worn

rear brake hoses metal sections slightly corroded

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 16,945 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)

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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YH11 TGY 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 91.7%.

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 YH11 TGY, 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 YH11 TGY registered?

YH11 TGY is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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