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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,199 cc

LG11 GWUMOT history

LG11 GWU is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 7 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

LG11 GWU silver Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sorento, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
121,258 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 GWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 GWU was last recorded at 121,258 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,922 miles · 12 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
336 miles
Average per year
6,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,258 miles
  • 2025 – 109,849 miles
  • 2024 – 104,203 miles
  • 2023 – 99,915 miles
  • 2022 – 97,558 miles
  • 2021 – 92,288 miles
  • 2020 – 86,691 miles
  • 2019 – 78,045 miles
  • 2018 – 69,209 miles
  • 2017 – 60,400 miles
  • 2016 – 52,498 miles
  • 2015 – 43,660 miles
  • 2014 – 35,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,258 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords +nail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,258 miles (+336)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    121,258 miles
    Test number
    642173779343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail120,922 miles (+11,073)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,922 miles
    Test number
    490148111159
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass109,849 miles (+2,122)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    109,849 miles
    Test number
    203807741239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    107,727 miles
    Test number
    700165113255
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail107,727 miles (+3,524)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,727 miles
    Test number
    534113428081
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass104,203 miles (+4,288)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,203 miles
    Test number
    714293217697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,915 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    99,915 miles
    Test number
    683337574550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,914 miles (+2,356)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,914 miles
    Test number
    902764888516
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  9. Pass97,558 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,558 miles
    Test number
    663412090366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords +nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail97,532 miles (+5,244)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,532 miles
    Test number
    274778238620
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords +nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass92,288 miles (+5,597)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,288 miles
    Test number
    746605673745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,691 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,691 miles
    Test number
    733013040621
    • AdvisoryDampness around steering rack
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heatshield insecure

  13. Fail86,691 miles (+8,646)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,691 miles
    Test number
    930140874970
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryDampness around steering rack
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heatshield insecure

  14. Pass78,045 miles (+40)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,045 miles
    Test number
    493561384652
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  15. Fail78,005 miles (+8,796)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,005 miles
    Test number
    363051025087
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  16. Pass69,209 miles (+8,809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,209 miles
    Test number
    217524359215
    • AdvisorySlight age cracking to N/S/R tyre
    • AdvisorySlight wear to all brake discs
    • AdvisorySpare tyre worn low on edges

  17. Pass60,400 miles (+7,902)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,400 miles
    Test number
    318391986008
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly lipped
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner wheel liner damaged
    • AdvisoryVehicle presented with oil level below minimum, topped up prior to test

  18. Pass52,498 miles (+8,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,498 miles
    Test number
    516846804808
    • AdvisoryCover on engine
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test

  19. Pass43,660 miles (+8,235)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,660 miles
    Test number
    778991545098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass35,425 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,425 miles
    Test number
    259985844060
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWet testing conditions

Questions about LG11 GWU

Does LG11 GWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 GWU is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 GWU?
The MOT on LG11 GWU is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG11 GWU done?
LG11 GWU was recorded at 121,258 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 6,761 miles a year.
Has LG11 GWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 GWU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LG11 GWU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LG11 GWU find?
LG11 GWU passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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