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LD61 FJA

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,587 mi
Last recorded102,587 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 FJA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 102,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 93,371 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 85,555 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 79,657 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 77,518 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 77,518 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 69,562 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 69,562 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 65,873 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 61,568 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 55,067 miles

small stone chip in zone A swept area not exceeding 10mm

Fail 24 Oct 2018 55,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small stone chip in zone A swept area not exceeding 10mm

Pass 30 Sep 2017 45,721 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 38,584 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 38,584 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 30,030 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 22,078 miles

rear seats down at time of test seat belts not fully checked

Fail 24 Oct 2014 22,078 miles

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

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

rear seats down at time of test seat belts not fully checked

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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LD61 FJA is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LD61 FJA, 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 LD61 FJA registered?

LD61 FJA is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is LD61 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD61 FJA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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