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LC11 VEV

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,718 mi
Last recorded88,718 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 88,718 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 85,258 miles

corrosion starting to underside rear subfame/arms

front/rear pads getting low

Pass 21 May 2024 81,875 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 76,379 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 72,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2022 72,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 68,255 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 64,999 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 62,533 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 58,660 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 51,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2016 42,283 miles

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

rear seats folded away not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 5 May 2015 32,852 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 23,107 miles

Offside Front 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 VEV is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

LC11 VEV is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 May 2011.

Is LC11 VEV safe to buy?

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