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LC11 UVW

2011 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,215 mi
Last recorded141,215 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 UVW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 141,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 138,152 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 134,508 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 134,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 129,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 126,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2022 126,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 123,426 miles

No emissions reading vehicle too clean to register

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm and wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 123,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

No emissions reading vehicle too clean to register

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm and wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 117,975 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 117,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 109,268 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2019 109,268 miles

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

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 95,322 miles

Emissions tested to manufacturer specification of 0.51K(1/m) smoke

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 82,016 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2017 82,016 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 70,199 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 70,199 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 40,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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 UVW is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 LC11 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

LC11 UVW is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 June 2011.

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