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PJ11 LAA

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,230 mi
Last recorded156,230 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 LAA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 156,230 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 156,229 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 146,261 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 135,268 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 125,217 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 116,044 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 116,044 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 106,831 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 96,505 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 96,505 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 84,017 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 73,769 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 73,534 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 62,824 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 49,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PJ11 LAA is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PJ11 LAA, 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 PJ11 LAA registered?

PJ11 LAA is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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