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LC11 XSN

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,489 mi
Last recorded116,489 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 116,489 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 101,291 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 101,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very close to,legal minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 86,850 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 86,836 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Sidestep , end caps missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam , below rear view mirror ()

Pass 8 Apr 2022 74,236 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam , relocated to left , behind mirror ()

Parking brake requirements only just met . Service or repair may be necessary

Pass 2 Feb 2021 64,958 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 54,904 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,666 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 33,297 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

Emissions too clean to register

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r tyre cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 25,070 miles

front discs lipped

front wipers smearing

nsf tyre slightly cracking

osr tyre slightly cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2015 15,004 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 10,681 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 4,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats folded away

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 XSN is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XSN, 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 XSN registered?

LC11 XSN is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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