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PJ11 LSN

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,646 mi
Last recorded100,646 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 100,646 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 100,646 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective row 2 (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlight case (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle missing row 3 (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 90,759 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row 3

Fail 22 May 2025 90,759 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row 3

Pass 24 May 2024 84,045 miles

undertrays/outersill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2023 82,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On in the face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 82,721 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On in the face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 77,941 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 77,941 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,330 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 73,330 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))

Rear Seat belt damaged Centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 66,132 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 58,962 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 58,962 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 49,863 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 41,406 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,912 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 20,522 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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PJ11 LSN is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LSN, 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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PJ11 LSN is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 July 2011.

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