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LC61 VWG

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,278 mi
Last recorded64,278 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 VWG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 64,278 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 58,600 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 58,563 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure & damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 53,128 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 49,131 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 42,817 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both far rear ()

Fail 28 Jan 2021 42,790 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both far rear ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 39,131 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both far rear ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 34,584 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 34,584 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 29,447 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both far rear ()

Pass 31 Dec 2016 22,812 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Far rear seats folded ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 17,322 miles

Both far rear seats removed.

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 11,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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LC61 VWG 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 78.6%.

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 LC61 VWG, 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 LC61 VWG registered?

LC61 VWG is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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The MOT history for LC61 VWG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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