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LL03 LOS

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

175,199 mi
Last recorded175,199 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 LOS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 175,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slight cracks in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 169,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 169,294 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill at rear most position (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill at rear most position (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 165,772 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides have cracks on tread grooves and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 162,470 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Steel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 158,452 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 149,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs, inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes at wheel arch area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm, front bushes peeling from insert (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing low and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front and rear suspension items, including subframes show signs of general corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 134,868 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS and NS lower arm, front bush starting to peel from housing but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components show signs of general corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2019 128,223 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 125,133 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 125,133 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 117,125 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2016 107,127 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 95,769 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 76,270 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LL03 LOS is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LL03 LOS, 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 LL03 LOS registered?

LL03 LOS is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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