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LB61 EJG

2011 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,371 mi
Last recorded83,371 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 EJG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 83,371 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 83,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 79,651 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 74,271 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 66,772 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 61,759 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding

front tyres perishing and cracking up

rear brake pipes corroded,part of rear flex-hose component,becoming excessive

rear seats folded away - rear seat-belts and buckles not tested

rear tyres wearing on inner edges,perishing and cracking up

Fail 22 Nov 2021 61,758 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding

front tyres perishing and cracking up

rear brake pipes corroded,part of rear flex-hose component,becoming excessive

rear seats folded away - rear seat-belts and buckles not tested

rear tyres wearing on inner edges,perishing and cracking up

Pass 23 Nov 2020 56,669 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear metal brake pipes corroded

tyres worn unevenly and cracking and perishing

Fail 23 Nov 2020 56,669 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

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

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

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear metal brake pipes corroded

tyres worn unevenly and cracking and perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2019 48,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flex-hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

various suspension and underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2018 39,232 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,110 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroding

front wipers deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2016 30,201 miles

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges - offside close to cord construction

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jun 2015 25,950 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 23 Dec 2014 23,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EJG is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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