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LG11 GWL

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,682 mi
Last recorded127,682 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2021 127,682 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 114,576 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 114,568 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2019 94,726 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 94,407 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 94,407 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 84,790 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle muddy underneath

Fail 5 Mar 2018 84,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and discs getting worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle muddy underneath

Pass 27 Feb 2017 74,527 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 70,655 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 62,810 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear passenger seats not in use

Fail 1 Mar 2016 62,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear passenger seats not in use

rear propshaft coupling split

Pass 27 Feb 2015 52,807 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,483 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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LG11 GWL is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LG11 GWL, 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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LG11 GWL is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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