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LB61 EFR

2011 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,879 mi
Last recorded108,879 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 EFR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 108,879 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 108,867 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 95,228 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 81,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 67,914 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 54,784 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 45,457 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 45,457 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 41,775 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 37,891 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 30,643 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 25,655 miles

front tyres worn unevenly - more tread wear to shoulders

Pass 18 Dec 2015 20,876 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 13,722 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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LB61 EFR is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB61 EFR, 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 LB61 EFR registered?

LB61 EFR is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is LB61 EFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 EFR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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