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LY61 AAX

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,440 mi
Last recorded141,440 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY61 AAX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 141,440 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 134,513 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 127,131 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 122,434 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 118,327 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 108,486 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 106,319 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 106,317 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 97,003 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 86,922 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jun 2015 77,753 miles

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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LY61 AAX is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LY61 AAX, 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 LY61 AAX registered?

LY61 AAX is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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The MOT history for LY61 AAX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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