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LA11 FYP

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,561 mi
Last recorded100,561 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA11 FYP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 100,561 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

front and rear suspension arms and front and rear sub frame all corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2025 100,561 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

front and rear suspension arms and front and rear sub frame all corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 94,691 miles

front and rear suspensions all corroded and rear sub frame corroded

n/s front steering gaiter has slightly damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2023 90,046 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 90,046 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 86,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 83,808 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 82,449 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective appears to be under inflated ()

Pass 14 May 2019 75,548 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 75,548 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 68,558 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 68,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 59,638 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,234 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 35,266 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 23,942 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 23,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LA11 FYP is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LA11 FYP, 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 LA11 FYP registered?

LA11 FYP is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 July 2011.

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