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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LB05 LNTMOT history

LB05 LNT is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 164,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2025
Mileage
164,464 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 LNT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 LNT was last recorded at 164,464 miles on 25 Oct 2024, 13,082 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,382 miles · 27 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
13,082 miles
Average per year
8,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,464 miles
  • 2022 – 151,382 miles
  • 2021 – 141,312 miles
  • 2020 – 133,398 miles
  • 2019 – 123,760 miles
  • 2018 – 112,312 miles
  • 2017 – 99,857 miles
  • 2016 – 87,362 miles
  • 2015 – 73,557 miles
  • 2014 – 63,535 miles
  • 2013 – 53,802 miles
  • 2012 – 45,712 miles
  • 2011 – 38,277 miles
  • 2010 – 30,958 miles
  • 2009 – 24,169 miles
  • 2008 – 18,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,464 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,464 miles (+13,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    164,464 miles
    Test number
    101178941211
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass151,382 miles (+10,070)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,382 miles
    Test number
    585342797640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass141,312 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,312 miles
    Test number
    173434834092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail141,312 miles (+7,914)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,312 miles
    Test number
    957130362970
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass133,398 miles (+81)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,398 miles
    Test number
    385637640776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail133,317 miles (+9,557)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,317 miles
    Test number
    330125288189
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass123,760 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,760 miles
    Test number
    713130332609
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer door sill unable to fully inspect as covered over with plastic sill fitted as standard to vehicle also on the offside sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail123,760 miles (+11,448)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,760 miles
    Test number
    783276515127
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer door sill unable to fully inspect as covered over with plastic sill fitted as standard to vehicle also on the offside sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass112,312 miles (+12,455)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,312 miles
    Test number
    838297334245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,857 miles (+12,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,857 miles
    Test number
    177492788531
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers weak

  11. Pass87,362 miles (+13,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,362 miles
    Test number
    278860284100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement shoulder bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement shoulder bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass73,557 miles (+10,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,557 miles
    Test number
    638100535384
    • AdvisorySlight play in the o/s/r anti roll bar link

  13. Pass63,535 miles (+9,733)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,535 miles
    Test number
    649097064274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,802 miles (+8,090)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,802 miles
    Test number
    979429973197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,712 miles (+7,435)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,712 miles
    Test number
    235197372427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,277 miles (+7,319)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,277 miles
    Test number
    937701681145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding very slightly when inspected,brake discs not pink indicating not binding excessivly

  17. Pass30,958 miles (+6,789)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,958 miles
    Test number
    773109270198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,169 miles (+5,991)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,169 miles
    Test number
    904281289139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,178 miles
    Test number
    224323088446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 LNT

Does LB05 LNT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 LNT expired on 24 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 LNT?
The MOT on LB05 LNT expired on 24 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 LNT done?
LB05 LNT was recorded at 164,464 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2024, an average of 8,965 miles a year.
Has LB05 LNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 LNT has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB05 LNT 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 LB05 LNT find?
LB05 LNT passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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