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LG11 LEJ

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,109 mi
Last recorded98,109 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 LEJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 98,109 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 98,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 88,485 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 82,885 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 79,626 miles

Handbrake reserve travel low, advise adjustment.

Pass 6 Apr 2021 79,243 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 71,370 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 63,162 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 51,858 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 51,766 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 42,664 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 33,068 miles

removed item from drivers view

undershields fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,582 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 14,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres inner edge worn smooth

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 LEJ is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

LG11 LEJ is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is LG11 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG11 LEJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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