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LG11 GWF

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,937 mi
Last recorded150,937 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 GWF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 150,937 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 150,897 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 145,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 145,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 139,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 133,576 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 128,648 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 128,641 miles

advise nearside and offside rear brake flex hoses steel section corroded

advise nearside steel brake pipe to brake flex hose becoming corroded

advise offside front lower ball joint slight play

advise offside rear anti roll bar (d) bush slight play knocking

Pass 29 Jun 2020 118,443 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 103,502 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 103,481 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 89,956 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 89,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,683 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,268 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,415 miles

moved sat nav to o/s

vehicle heavily soiled

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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LG11 GWF is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LG11 GWF, 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 LG11 GWF registered?

LG11 GWF is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 March 2011.

Is LG11 GWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG11 GWF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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