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LB61 TTJ

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,352 mi
Last recorded162,352 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 TTJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 162,352 miles

Nearside Front outer c/v gaiter has grease leakage but still dust proof

Fail 5 Jan 2026 162,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front outer c/v gaiter has grease leakage but still dust proof

Pass 18 Dec 2024 151,525 miles

front discs rusty

front discs rusty

rear subframe rusty

rear suspension arms rusty

wish bone bushes perished

Pass 8 Dec 2023 144,945 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 136,991 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 129,149 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance across the front axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the bush in the O/S/F lower arm towards the front of the vehicle is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust flexi section deteriorating

Pass 26 Nov 2020 119,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 112,529 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 100,198 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 100,198 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 88,586 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 75,336 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 75,308 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 59,451 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 48,218 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 TTJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TTJ, 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 TTJ registered?

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

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