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Kia Sorento

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

LB04 VRLMOT history

LB04 VRL is a red diesel Kia Sorento first used on 20 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2023
Mileage
104,575 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VRL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 VRL was last recorded at 104,575 miles on 26 Jul 2022, 6,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Sept 2011: 49,990 miles, lower than 59,194 miles on 11 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
98,519 miles · 28 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
6,056 miles
Average per year
5,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,575 miles
  • 2021 – 98,519 miles
  • 2020 – 92,916 miles
  • 2019 – 86,753 miles
  • 2018 – 81,552 miles
  • 2017 – 77,647 miles
  • 2016 – 71,877 miles
  • 2015 – 65,544 miles
  • 2013 – 64,095 miles
  • 2012 – 62,193 miles
  • 2011 – 59,991 miles
  • 2010 – 51,677 miles
  • 2009 – 42,072 miles
  • 2008 – 32,450 miles
  • 2007 – 21,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,575 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,575 miles (+6,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    104,575 miles
    Test number
    149119572973
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass98,519 miles (+5,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    98,519 miles
    Test number
    690687030759
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass92,916 miles (+6,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    92,916 miles
    Test number
    480011312381
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass86,753 miles (+5,201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,753 miles
    Test number
    285120433440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass81,552 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,552 miles
    Test number
    233909375371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  6. Fail81,549 miles (+3,902)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,549 miles
    Test number
    929492382174
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  7. Pass77,647 miles (+5,770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,647 miles
    Test number
    308900428532
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)

  8. Pass71,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,877 miles
    Test number
    185590106377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail71,877 miles (+6,333)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,877 miles
    Test number
    142846705812
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass65,544 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,544 miles
    Test number
    326968845047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,095 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,095 miles
    Test number
    849540723235
    • NoteChild car seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

  12. Fail64,095 miles (+1,902)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,095 miles
    Test number
    879640623292
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild car seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

  13. Pass62,193 miles (+2,202)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,193 miles
    Test number
    255016422203
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass59,991 miles (+10,001)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,991 miles
    Test number
    167498771297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,990 miles (-9,204)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,990 miles
    Test number
    339709361285
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  16. Pass59,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,194 miles
    Test number
    337111531139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,194 miles (+7,517)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,194 miles
    Test number
    657251631158
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Fail51,677 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,677 miles
    Test number
    763691830157
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBrake cable pivot sticking

  19. Pass51,677 miles (+9,605)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,677 miles
    Test number
    853641230138
    • NoteBrake cable pivot sticking

  20. Pass42,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,072 miles
    Test number
    441685809133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,072 miles (+9,622)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,072 miles
    Test number
    492895809178
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass32,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,450 miles
    Test number
    483067608165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,450 miles (+10,668)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,450 miles
    Test number
    621207808130
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass21,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,782 miles
    Test number
    653528207165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 VRL

Does LB04 VRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 VRL expired on 25 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VRL?
The MOT on LB04 VRL expired on 25 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 VRL done?
LB04 VRL was recorded at 104,575 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2022, an average of 5,421 miles a year.
Has LB04 VRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VRL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on LB04 VRL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 VRL find?
LB04 VRL passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides.

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