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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB06 EXUMOT history

LB06 EXU is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 10 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
104,118 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 EXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 EXU was last recorded at 104,118 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,797 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
321 miles
Average per year
5,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,118 miles
  • 2024 – 93,942 miles
  • 2023 – 84,041 miles
  • 2022 – 74,871 miles
  • 2021 – 64,592 miles
  • 2020 – 55,979 miles
  • 2019 – 49,306 miles
  • 2018 – 48,478 miles
  • 2017 – 47,447 miles
  • 2016 – 46,521 miles
  • 2015 – 44,654 miles
  • 2014 – 39,413 miles
  • 2013 – 33,421 miles
  • 2012 – 28,425 miles
  • 2011 – 23,872 miles
  • 2010 – 19,318 miles
  • 2009 – 14,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,118 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear brakes noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,118 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    104,118 miles
    Test number
    182830449108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail103,797 miles (+9,855)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,797 miles
    Test number
    803049657875
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front screw in tyre

  3. Pass93,942 miles (+9,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,942 miles
    Test number
    639644778194
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,041 miles (+9,170)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,041 miles
    Test number
    179750197543
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pad shim rubbing in disc

  5. Pass74,871 miles (+10,279)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    74,871 miles
    Test number
    169407911136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear pad shim fouling brake disc
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass64,592 miles (+276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,592 miles
    Test number
    109858663426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail64,316 miles (+8,337)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,316 miles
    Test number
    272488437416
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass55,979 miles (+471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,979 miles
    Test number
    831477407357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail55,508 miles (+6,202)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,508 miles
    Test number
    832684225873
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass49,306 miles (+828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,306 miles
    Test number
    954317783919
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass48,478 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,478 miles
    Test number
    741952792402
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisy

  12. Fail48,469 miles (+1,022)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,469 miles
    Test number
    650605147936
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction top centre object (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn centre d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn centre d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn centre d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn centre d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisy

  13. Pass47,447 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,447 miles
    Test number
    412235551491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,521 miles (+1,867)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,521 miles
    Test number
    280439695769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,654 miles (+5,241)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,654 miles
    Test number
    537637865150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,413 miles (+5,992)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,413 miles
    Test number
    837627664153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,421 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,421 miles
    Test number
    386698063177
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing outer edge
    • NoteRear anti roll bar D bushes worrn
    • NoteRear tail pipe mounting rubber split in half

  18. Fail33,421 miles (+4,996)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,421 miles
    Test number
    305998263122
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing outer edge
    • NoteRear anti roll bar D bushes worrn
    • NoteRear tail pipe mounting rubber split in half

  19. Pass28,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,425 miles
    Test number
    189287862137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,425 miles (+4,553)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,425 miles
    Test number
    215867662199
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass23,872 miles (+4,554)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,872 miles
    Test number
    166528961170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass19,318 miles (+4,929)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    19,318 miles
    Test number
    693579570139
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteLong handbrake travel

  23. Pass14,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    14,389 miles
    Test number
    802357279102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB06 EXU

Does LB06 EXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 EXU is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB06 EXU?
The MOT on LB06 EXU is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 EXU done?
LB06 EXU was recorded at 104,118 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 5,440 miles a year.
Has LB06 EXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 EXU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB06 EXU 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 LB06 EXU find?
LB06 EXU passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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