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LB11 TXV

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

193,439 mi
Last recorded193,439 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 193,439 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 193,436 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 170,186 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 146,582 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 146,582 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 123,891 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 123,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 104,372 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 103,897 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 82,718 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 82,692 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 70,749 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 59,855 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 50,748 miles

Nearside Front tyre low inner edge

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2017 47,206 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 47,206 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 41,815 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 36,293 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 29,174 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 TXV is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TXV, 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 TXV registered?

LB11 TXV is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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