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LB61 EFZ

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,389 mi
Last recorded94,389 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 94,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 94,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm corroded swell (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

hand brake waring lamp not illuminated on dash when operated

Pass 18 Dec 2024 91,732 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 91,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 87,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

handbrake lever little reserve travel

Pass 22 Dec 2022 84,018 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 75,295 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 75,295 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 72,265 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 66,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 66,605 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 54,913 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 43,710 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outside edge

rear 3rd row seats not in use at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2016 34,282 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear 3rd row seats not in use at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2015 27,900 miles

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 16 Dec 2014 20,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear 3rd row seats not in use at time of test

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 EFZ is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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