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YD61 LSC

2011 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,767 mi
Last recorded99,767 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 LSC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 99,767 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 92,494 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 92,491 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Aug 2023 83,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm & low tread depth on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm & low tread depth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear differential mounting bushes, front most bushes, Separated.

Fail 30 Aug 2023 83,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm & low tread depth on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm & low tread depth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear differential mounting bushes, front most bushes, Separated.

Pass 2 Sep 2022 74,163 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 74,163 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 63,249 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 56,163 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Sep 2020 56,160 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 50,927 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 50,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 42,659 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 33,441 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,788 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 22,677 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 16,355 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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YD61 LSC is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YD61 LSC, 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 YD61 LSC registered?

YD61 LSC is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is YD61 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD61 LSC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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