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WL11 LCJ

2011 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,882 mi
Last recorded110,882 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL11 LCJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 110,882 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 106,080 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges

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

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

front and rear suspension subframes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 102,664 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tow bar bracket corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 95,517 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 94,334 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 88,076 miles

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

spare tyre deflated

Pass 10 Sep 2020 81,781 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front suspension arm bush starting to part

spare wheel low on pressure

Fail 8 Sep 2020 81,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front suspension arm bush starting to part

spare wheel low on pressure

Pass 12 Sep 2019 74,816 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 66,632 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 59,435 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2016 51,343 miles

osf fog light inop

Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,509 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 27,873 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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WL11 LCJ is a 2011 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WL11 LCJ, 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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WL11 LCJ is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 August 2011.

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