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LG61 DHJ

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,947 mi
Last recorded126,947 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 DHJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 126,947 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 126,946 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 121,329 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 113,339 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 113,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 103,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm forward bushes worn/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 103,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm forward bushes worn/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 93,323 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and po/s/f lower arm forward bushes slightly worn / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to indicators inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 93,323 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and po/s/f lower arm forward bushes slightly worn / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to indicators inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 81,393 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm forward bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit , inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 74,630 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 74,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,759 miles

Front and rear pads 50% worn.

Llight misting around the filler/tank pipe.

Spare wheel deteriorating.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 51,400 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyres deteriorated and wearing on inner edges

spare tyre heavily deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2017 41,994 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres deteriorated

spare tyre heavily deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2017 41,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s and n/s rear tyres deteriorated

spare tyre heavily deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2016 32,193 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 25,636 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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LG61 DHJ 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 LG61 DHJ, 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 DHJ registered?

LG61 DHJ is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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