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Kia Sorento

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LB05 RZFMOT history

LB05 RZF is a red diesel Kia Sorento first used on 25 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 168,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
168,487 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 RZF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 RZF was last recorded at 168,487 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 2,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,559 miles · 15 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,928 miles
Average per year
7,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,487 miles
  • 2024 – 165,559 miles
  • 2023 – 163,178 miles
  • 2022 – 160,879 miles
  • 2020 – 154,648 miles
  • 2019 – 151,094 miles
  • 2018 – 145,497 miles
  • 2017 – 140,045 miles
  • 2016 – 134,519 miles
  • 2015 – 130,945 miles
  • 2014 – 124,934 miles
  • 2013 – 119,877 miles
  • 2012 – 113,346 miles
  • 2011 – 107,036 miles
  • 2010 – 98,196 miles
  • 2009 – 80,963 miles
  • 2008 – 49,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside front inner wing areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front inner wing area

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both sides]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    751803500045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside front inner wing area
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front inner wing area

  2. Pass168,487 miles (+2,928)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    168,487 miles
    Test number
    927763034485
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [all four] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside front inner wing area

  3. Pass165,559 miles (+2,381)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    165,559 miles
    Test number
    641089432182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,178 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    163,178 miles
    Test number
    495854726644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail163,178 miles (+2,299)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,178 miles
    Test number
    186143337466
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,879 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    160,879 miles
    Test number
    318910348511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills are badly corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion nearside front inner wing
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection [possible corrosion]

  7. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    156985905727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated
    • AdvisorySome play in both rear anti roll bar D rubbers

  8. Pass154,648 miles (+3,554)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    154,648 miles
    Test number
    522080352782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated

  9. Pass151,094 miles (+5,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    151,094 miles
    Test number
    806918762847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on edges

  10. Pass145,497 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    145,497 miles
    Test number
    277833839655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Fail145,497 miles (+5,452)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,497 miles
    Test number
    532311631641
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass140,045 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    140,045 miles
    Test number
    590516127026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to both sills

  13. Fail140,044 miles (+5,525)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,044 miles
    Test number
    275391906138
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to both sills

  14. Pass134,519 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    134,519 miles
    Test number
    477008107235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail134,510 miles (+3,565)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,510 miles
    Test number
    391540088578
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass130,945 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    130,945 miles
    Test number
    516997515114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

  17. Fail130,943 miles (+6,009)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,943 miles
    Test number
    419854015171
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

  18. Pass124,934 miles (+5,057)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    124,934 miles
    Test number
    175937194026
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  19. Fail119,877 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,877 miles
    Test number
    536699703123
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass119,877 miles (+6,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    119,877 miles
    Test number
    816059803134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass113,346 miles (+6,310)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    113,346 miles
    Test number
    666017782043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass107,036 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    107,036 miles
    Test number
    226315501195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail107,036 miles (+8,840)7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,036 miles
    Test number
    445424501164
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass98,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    98,196 miles
    Test number
    234607610467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail98,196 miles (+17,233)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,196 miles
    Test number
    892517910103
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass80,963 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    80,963 miles
    Test number
    291069639290
    • 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)
    • NoteFront no plate water damage

  27. Fail80,951 miles (+30,958)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,951 miles
    Test number
    764159639235
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront no plate water damage

  28. Fail49,993 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,993 miles
    Test number
    490822668298
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  29. Pass49,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,993 miles
    Test number
    923682168265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 RZF

Does LB05 RZF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 RZF is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 RZF?
The MOT on LB05 RZF is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 RZF done?
LB05 RZF was recorded at 168,487 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 7,181 miles a year.
Has LB05 RZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 RZF has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 RZF 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 RZF find?
LB05 RZF passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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