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LD61 ULW

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,871 mi
Last recorded91,871 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 91,871 miles

Front Lower Sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension components

Pass 15 Nov 2024 86,937 miles

Front Inner Sills under sealed

Front Subframe under sealed

Front Suspension comnponents corroded

Rear Inner Sills corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2023 82,817 miles

Front Subframe corroded

Front Suspension components

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

Rear Rear axel

Rear Rear springs corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2023 82,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Subframe corroded

Front Suspension components

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

Rear Rear axel

Rear Rear springs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 77,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 77,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 72,635 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 72,635 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged main at anti roll bar damage (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported main (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 68,682 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 68,678 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 65,743 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 65,743 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 61,007 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 56,846 miles

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

Spare tyre defective scrubbed off edges ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 52,215 miles

clutch slightly heavy operation

n/s/f tyre unevenly worn on inner edge to low tread

n/s/r tyre has minor splits in the surface and small objects stuck in the tread

n/s/r upper suspention arm inner bush starting to perish

o/s/r tyre unevenly worn on inner edge slightly and has minor splits in the tread

Fail 24 Oct 2016 52,215 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

clutch slightly heavy operation

n/s/f tyre unevenly worn on inner edge to low tread

n/s/r tyre has minor splits in the surface and small objects stuck in the tread

n/s/r upper suspention arm inner bush starting to perish

o/s/r tyre unevenly worn on inner edge slightly and has minor splits in the tread

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 41,391 miles

cracks in 2x rear tyre treads and metal in n/s/r

o/s/f tyre tread slightly unevenly worn on inner edge

rear brake pads 50% worn

Pass 27 Oct 2014 27,464 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 ULW 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 66.7%.

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 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 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

LD61 ULW is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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