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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LB05 WMEMOT history

LB05 WME is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 82,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2023
Mileage
82,146 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 WME
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
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 WME was last recorded at 82,146 miles on 27 Feb 2022, 5,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,819 miles · 29 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
5,327 miles
Average per year
4,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 82,146 miles
  • 2021 – 76,819 miles
  • 2020 – 72,561 miles
  • 2018 – 65,649 miles
  • 2017 – 64,852 miles
  • 2016 – 52,798 miles
  • 2015 – 44,321 miles
  • 2013 – 41,117 miles
  • 2012 – 36,257 miles
  • 2010 – 29,197 miles
  • 2009 – 25,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,146 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,146 miles (+5,327)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,146 miles
    Test number
    886945583992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Pass76,819 miles (+4,258)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,819 miles
    Test number
    848801835599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,561 miles
    Test number
    822611042118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail72,561 miles (+6,912)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,561 miles
    Test number
    957477532438
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,649 miles (+797)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,649 miles
    Test number
    241005814261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass64,852 miles (+5,117)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,852 miles
    Test number
    853233711890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,735 miles
    Test number
    488772876656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  8. Fail59,735 miles (+6,937)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,735 miles
    Test number
    806425940547
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both center brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass52,798 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,798 miles
    Test number
    883282168657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion on outer sill

  10. Fail52,798 miles (+8,477)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,798 miles
    Test number
    101224112419
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion on outer sill

  11. Pass44,321 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    44,321 miles
    Test number
    738928005082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,316 miles (+3,199)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,316 miles
    Test number
    248647705012
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass41,117 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    41,117 miles
    Test number
    347094443392
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail41,117 miles (+4,860)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,117 miles
    Test number
    587094943306
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass36,257 miles (+7,060)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,257 miles
    Test number
    529654982152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,197 miles
    Test number
    254726670463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,197 miles (+3,695)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,197 miles
    Test number
    723076570166
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass25,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,502 miles
    Test number
    232443889191
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LB05 WME

Does LB05 WME currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 WME expired on 26 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 WME?
The MOT on LB05 WME expired on 26 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 WME done?
LB05 WME was recorded at 82,146 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2022, an average of 4,475 miles a year.
Has LB05 WME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 WME has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LB05 WME 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 WME find?
LB05 WME passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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