2011 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · NL61 XVE
2011 KIA Sorento (2.2L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 73,112 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL61 XVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 73,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
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NL61 XVE MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Sorento (NL61 XVE) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
NL61 XVE Mileage History
- 06/03/202468,871 mi
- 03/03/202570,690 mi+1,819 mi
- 04/03/202570,693 mi+3 mi
- 04/03/202673,091 mi+2,398 mi
- 06/03/202673,112 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 2,122 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sorento (XM)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- ABS Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) Short Circuit Fire RiskSerious
A major safety issue affecting 2011 to 2014 Sorento XM models involves the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) within the anti-lock braking system. Moisture or brake fluid can penetrate the internal electrical circuitry of the module over time, causing an electrical short circuit. This failure can result in unexpected electrical fires within the engine compartment, which can occur even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is turned off. Kia issued safety recalls in the UK to inspect the HECU and install a revised multi-fuse assembly to prevent overcurrent events.
- Rear Subframe and Trailing Arm Crossmember CorrosionSerious
The rear suspension of the Sorento XM utilizes a multi-link arrangement mounted to a pressed steel subframe crossmember. Due to road salt accumulation, gravel blast, and trapped water in the hollow structural cavities, the rear subframe and the attachment areas for the upper and lower trailing arms suffer severe rust perforation. In advanced cases, the steel weakens and cracks around the suspension arm pivots, causing rear-axle misalignment, dangerous handling instability, and immediate MOT test failure. Kia dealers initiated service campaigns to inspect and wax-treat rear subframes, but neglected vehicles frequently require full subframe replacement.
- AWD Transfer Case Spline Stripping and Driveline ShudderSerious
On second-generation all-wheel-drive Sorento XM models (particularly the 2.2 CRDi automatic), the splined coupling between the transmission differential and the power transfer unit (PTU / transfer case) suffers from fretting corrosion and spline stripping. Uneven tyre wear between the front and rear axles causes the electronic AWD system to detect false wheel slip, continuously loading the coupling splines. Once the metal teeth strip, the rear axle loses drive, resulting in violent shudder at motorway speeds, clunking during low-speed turns, and total loss of AWD traction.
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