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LG61 DGU

2011 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,928 mi
Last recorded151,928 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 DGU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 151,928 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver Seat Worn

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 151,928 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver Seat Worn

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 141,011 miles

Drivers Seat Worn

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 129,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 119,160 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre getting low - 3mm

Pass 14 Oct 2021 105,295 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low - 3mm

Fail 14 Oct 2021 105,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

n/s/f tyre getting low - 3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2020 92,422 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 18 Oct 2019 83,467 miles

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 1 Oct 2018 75,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 67,055 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,798 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 50,624 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 43,424 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

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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LG61 DGU is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Bronze 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 LG61 DGU, 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 LG61 DGU registered?

LG61 DGU is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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