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LT11 PVE

2011 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,546 mi
Last recorded164,546 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT11 PVE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 164,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 164,413 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 156,732 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 147,748 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 138,543 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 130,137 miles

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

Offside door mirror indicator output dim

Fail 22 Nov 2019 130,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside door mirror indicator output dim

Pass 14 Jan 2019 117,855 miles

Engine oil level at minimum.

Pass 7 Feb 2018 99,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre, also worn on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre, devoid of tread on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 99,485 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre, also worn on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre, devoid of tread on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 85,641 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 85,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 73,375 miles

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

Nearside Inner steering arm joint has minor amount of play evident.

Fail 10 Mar 2016 73,375 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Inner steering arm joint has minor amount of play evident.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,296 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,148 miles

offside front lower arm front bush bonding starting to deteriorate

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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LT11 PVE is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LT11 PVE, 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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LT11 PVE is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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