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LB61 EHO

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,863 mi
Last recorded157,863 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 EHO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 157,863 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside seriously worn advise replacement at earliest convenience (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 144,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill plated and covered (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 143,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 133,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 130,389 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 124,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 124,083 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 114,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cover fitted to underside

engine cover fitted

side skirts fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2019 97,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2356517 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 97,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded with flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded with flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2356517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 79,266 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 79,266 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 64,753 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 49,319 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 49,316 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2015 34,021 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 20,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EHO is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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