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LB61 SRU

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,055 mi
Last recorded109,055 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 SRU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 109,055 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 109,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 101,457 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 94,163 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 85,622 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 76,689 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 66,625 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 65,827 miles

All four tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 60,647 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 52,820 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 44,368 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 35,169 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 35,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,666 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 16,533 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 SRU is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 73,364 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 SRU, 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 14 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB61 SRU registered?

LB61 SRU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is LB61 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 SRU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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