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LR61 USN

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,949 mi
Last recorded164,949 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 USN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 164,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced DOOR SILL S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced DOOR SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear SUSPENSION DIFFERENTIAL ARM MOUNTING BUSH WORN

Pass 28 Sep 2024 153,841 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 153,841 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 147,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 141,466 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 135,614 miles

Offside Rear coil spring is corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 130,852 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2019 127,279 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 127,279 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 112,089 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 94,657 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 94,657 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Sep 2017 94,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on the inner tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn excessively on the inner tread

Fail 19 Sep 2016 74,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on the inner tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn excessively on the inner tread

Pass 9 Sep 2015 55,529 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,878 miles

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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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LR61 USN is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LR61 USN, 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 LR61 USN registered?

LR61 USN is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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