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LB11 TXL

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,369 mi
Last recorded117,369 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 TXL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 117,369 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 115,222 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 115,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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 6 Nov 2023 110,517 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))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 110,517 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 103,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rearmost seats & seat belts not checked as folded away at time of test

slight brake judder detected through pedal

Fail 2 Nov 2022 103,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rearmost seats & seat belts not checked as folded away at time of test

slight brake judder detected through pedal

Pass 10 Nov 2021 98,063 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side fronts wishbone bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 98,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads on 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side fronts wishbone bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 93,174 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 87,792 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 79,774 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 71,894 miles

wiperblades smearing windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear brake pipe surface corrosion

os ns front tyres wearing on outer edges

surface corrosion to rear sub frame and chassis

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2016 63,401 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear brake pipe surface corrosion

os ns front tyres wearing on outer edges

surface corrosion to rear sub frame and chassis

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 56,344 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 52,999 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 41,894 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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LB11 TXL is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LB11 TXL, 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 LB11 TXL registered?

LB11 TXL is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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