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LB61 EFY

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,867 mi
Last recorded87,867 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 EFY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 87,867 miles

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

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

Rear subframe rusty

clutch valve on end of master cylinder leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2024 74,850 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 74,850 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2022 71,800 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 68,148 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 66,031 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 66,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 59,212 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 50,438 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 45,682 miles

Child rear seats presented folded down unable to access recievers

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 3mm depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear worn low on inner and outer edges or tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 2mm depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,410 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has a cut in the tread

Fail 15 Jun 2016 37,410 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 60 18 103v (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has a cut in the tread.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,897 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 EFY is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EFY, 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 EFY registered?

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

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The MOT history for LB61 EFY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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