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L1 DUO

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,776 mi
Last recorded75,776 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 DUO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 75,776 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 75,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 72,187 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 69,961 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2023 66,597 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 64,716 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 62,997 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 61,073 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 61,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 55,397 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 49,594 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 42,002 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,970 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 30,795 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 24,802 miles

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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L1 DUO is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L1 DUO, 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 L1 DUO registered?

L1 DUO is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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