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LC11 VCO

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,445 mi
Last recorded100,445 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 VCO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 100,445 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 100,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 84,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

park / hand brake only just met mot requirements

Fail 21 Mar 2025 84,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

park / hand brake only just met mot requirements

Pass 21 Mar 2024 69,592 miles

Front front wiper split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened drop link slight play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear park brake lack of reserve travel

Fail 18 Mar 2024 69,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended wont release under load (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 deep cuts to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective buckle wont release under load (7.1.2 (e))

Front front wiper split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened drop link slight play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear park brake lack of reserve travel

Pass 22 Mar 2023 53,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 53,842 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 44,150 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 43,184 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 40,212 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 34,717 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 30,472 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 27,230 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 23,088 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 18,240 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 15,018 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 VCO is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VCO, 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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LC11 VCO is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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