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LS11 CBY

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,525 mi
Last recorded137,525 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 CBY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 137,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 129,116 miles

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

engine cover fitted.

Fail 21 Jan 2025 129,116 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted.

Pass 19 Jan 2024 108,053 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 107,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 88,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 88,087 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 74,771 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 74,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise no tread on edges, almost worn through. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 71,321 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

offside front tyre no tread inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2019 52,671 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 41,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 25,244 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 22,845 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 22,845 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 18,438 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 15,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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LS11 CBY is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 LS11 CBY, 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 LS11 CBY registered?

LS11 CBY is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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