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LC11 CXE

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,106 mi
Last recorded136,106 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 CXE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 136,106 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 130,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Aug 2024 121,561 miles

Nearside Front shocker leaking

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2024 121,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front shocker leaking

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 115,752 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 115,738 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 106,923 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 98,474 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front discs deteriorated

front wishbone bushes worn

Fail 16 Jul 2021 98,474 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front discs deteriorated

front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 28 Jul 2020 91,575 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 83,361 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 71,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside offside headlamp mask converters present

undertray present

Pass 13 May 2017 60,565 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,214 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2015 24,611 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 17,782 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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LC11 CXE is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LC11 CXE, 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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What year was LC11 CXE registered?

LC11 CXE is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 June 2011.

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