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LB61 SRY

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,647 mi
Last recorded140,647 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 140,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn on rear anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 133,120 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar d bushes has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 129,808 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 125,391 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 113,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 103,036 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 103,036 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 95,927 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 95,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 83,976 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 83,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,061 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre's have edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,131 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 55,131 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides to high drop down (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working fit bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 40,892 miles

Emissions to low for tester PASS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 40,892 miles

Emissions to low for tester PASS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 25,361 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 SRY is a 2012 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 2012 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 73,364 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 SRY, 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.

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What year was LB61 SRY registered?

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

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