2011 Kia Sorento · 5,751 MOT tests
2011 Kia Sorento reliability
2011 Kia Sorentos fail 39.3% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 18 Sorento years (5,751 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sorentos: 30.2%)
- 39.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sorentos: 30.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 101,907
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,751
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.5% of tests fail here (194% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Kia Sorento
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17%
- Lights and electrics15.3%
- Brakes12.5%
- Tyres6.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Body, chassis and structure3.9%
- Steering3.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.26%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 6.02%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.22%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.2%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.99%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 2.61%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.41%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.55%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.49%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.5%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.79%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Kia Sorento reliable?
2011 Kia Sorentos fail 39.3% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 18 Sorento years (5,751 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Kia Sorento MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.26% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (6.02% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.22% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Kia Sorento have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Kia Sorento shows 101,907 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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