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LD11 EXA

2011 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

203,508 mi
Last recorded203,508 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD11 EXA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 203,508 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside of Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 203,499 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside of Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 191,172 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 179,900 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 166,689 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 166,652 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 153,604 miles

4wd lock light illuminated

Nearside Rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

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

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

Offside Rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

hood deployment light illuminated

Fail 28 Jan 2022 153,605 miles

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

4wd lock light illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

hood deployment light illuminated

Pass 29 Jan 2021 137,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner

Fail 28 Jan 2021 137,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner

Pass 31 Jan 2020 124,675 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 124,673 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Does not release when under tension. (7.1.2 (d))

4 WD light illuminated.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 105,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 105,506 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Offside Rear Number plate lamp poor light output.

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 85,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge and small cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge and cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 85,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge and small cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge and cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 69,723 miles

Rear Tyres slightly perishing

Fail 24 Jan 2017 69,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyres slightly perishing

Pass 3 Feb 2016 55,928 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,069 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,754 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 33,754 miles

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

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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LD11 EXA is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LD11 EXA, 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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LD11 EXA is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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