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HJ61 LCZ

2011 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,438 mi
Last recorded156,438 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 LCZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 156,438 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 156,438 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 145,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 136,590 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 127,337 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 127,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 121,294 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 112,070 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 107,097 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 92,473 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 76,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 59,889 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,768 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

minor stone chip in front windscreen

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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HJ61 LCZ is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HJ61 LCZ, 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 HJ61 LCZ registered?

HJ61 LCZ is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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