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LD61 UDU

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,064 mi
Last recorded116,064 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 UDU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 116,064 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 106,309 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 106,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Rectified incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 92,908 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 92,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 76,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 62,738 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 62,738 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm advise wheel alignment check 235/65r17108v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and outer side wall has cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 52,180 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 41,318 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall has perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 41,318 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall has perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 29,101 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 28,971 miles

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

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Both front tyre valves deep cuts (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Deep cut (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Rectified incorrectly fitted bulb and also refit headlamp backing cover (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 22,055 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 22,055 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 16,326 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil low

Fail 20 Dec 2016 16,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil low

Pass 10 Dec 2015 10,217 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 3,896 miles

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

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)

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 UDU is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UDU, 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 UDU registered?

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

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