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LA61 EZO

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,409 mi
Last recorded128,409 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA61 EZO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 128,409 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 128,195 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 122,934 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 122,903 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 122,755 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 118,251 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 118,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower track arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 112,043 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front fog light insecure

Nearside Rear lens damaged

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 105,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lens slightly damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2022 105,696 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lens slightly damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2021 100,837 miles

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2021 100,837 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2020 94,378 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2020 94,311 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2019 86,450 miles

lower engine mount feels worn

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2019 86,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

lower engine mount feels worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 82,612 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 76,840 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 64,482 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all tyres cracked in tread not showing cord

Pass 15 Jun 2015 50,396 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 42,636 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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LA61 EZO is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LA61 EZO, 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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LA61 EZO is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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