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LO11 RMY

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,207 mi
Last recorded143,207 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO11 RMY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 143,207 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre deflated

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

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

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 143,114 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre deflated

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 134,519 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 134,519 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 126,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 126,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 118,429 miles

Nearside Rear tyre puncher

Fail 17 Apr 2023 118,413 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre puncher

Pass 6 Apr 2022 109,766 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 95,681 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 95,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 93,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Ball joint cover damaged but still stopping ingress of dirt

Pass 15 Nov 2018 80,819 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 601,309 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 601,309 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 39,463 miles

Nearside Front tyre, devoid of tread on inside edge.

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre, devoid of tread on inside edge.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 32,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front lower suspension arm foremost bush, bonding starting to fail.

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Parking brake warning light does not illuminate when parking brake applied.

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 25,373 miles

Offside front wishbone bush, bonding starting to fail.

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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LO11 RMY is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black 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 LO11 RMY, 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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LO11 RMY is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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