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LD61 HBY

2011 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,379 mi
Last recorded99,379 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 HBY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 99,379 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 92,832 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 84,852 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 84,852 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 75,605 miles

front brake discs corroded inner edge

long travel parking brake

Pass 13 Oct 2021 65,718 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 55,807 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 49,273 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 44,126 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 44,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 37,152 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge and perished

Pass 2 Oct 2015 30,451 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 24,472 miles

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 HBY is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Bronze 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 LD61 HBY, 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 HBY registered?

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

Is LD61 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD61 HBY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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