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LD61 HBZ

2011 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,566 mi
Last recorded101,566 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 101,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 101,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 94,477 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2025 94,477 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 86,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 86,288 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 79,263 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 72,630 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 65,632 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 60,054 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 53,315 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 52,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 45,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 38,355 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 27,649 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 19,774 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 HBZ is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HBZ, 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 HBZ registered?

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

Is LD61 HBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD61 HBZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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