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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB06 TZAMOT history

LB06 TZA is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 6 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 114,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
114,697 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 TZA
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
6 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 TZA was last recorded at 114,697 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,269 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
428 miles
Average per year
5,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,697 miles
  • 2024 – 114,269 miles
  • 2023 – 113,579 miles
  • 2022 – 112,470 miles
  • 2021 – 111,643 miles
  • 2019 – 109,596 miles
  • 2018 – 98,230 miles
  • 2017 – 83,801 miles
  • 2016 – 73,556 miles
  • 2015 – 63,983 miles
  • 2014 – 60,409 miles
  • 2013 – 55,365 miles
  • 2012 – 48,169 miles
  • 2011 – 40,167 miles
  • 2010 – 37,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,697 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside general corrosion

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,697 miles (+428)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,697 miles
    Test number
    705305485852
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside general corrosion

  2. Pass114,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,269 miles
    Test number
    649725343838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail114,269 miles (+690)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,269 miles
    Test number
    185350451576
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass113,579 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    113,579 miles
    Test number
    523967992215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,470 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    112,470 miles
    Test number
    301672243864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    111,643 miles
    Test number
    280472744011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail111,643 miles (+2,047)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,643 miles
    Test number
    398848844529
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,596 miles (+11,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,596 miles
    Test number
    271435809735
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass98,230 miles (+14,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,230 miles
    Test number
    665880791255
    • AdvisoryAge related under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  10. Pass83,801 miles (+10,245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,801 miles
    Test number
    386122366953
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine, under body and inner arch coves fitted
    • AdvisorySlight weep from steering rack

  11. Pass73,556 miles (+9,573)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,556 miles
    Test number
    293111364811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,983 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,983 miles
    Test number
    159749605053
    • NoteO/S/F steering rack boot area,little wet

  13. Fail63,983 miles (+3,574)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,983 miles
    Test number
    597319505031
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/F steering rack boot area,little wet

  14. Pass60,409 miles (+5,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,409 miles
    Test number
    789434114081
    • 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)

  15. Pass55,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,365 miles
    Test number
    406324023091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,365 miles (+7,196)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,365 miles
    Test number
    526824423084
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass48,169 miles (+8,002)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,169 miles
    Test number
    767803022027
    • NoteRear brake pads appear low

  18. Pass40,167 miles (+3,041)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,167 miles
    Test number
    136794011006
    • NotePower steering leak from steering rack

  19. Pass37,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,126 miles
    Test number
    982448820054
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail37,126 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,126 miles
    Test number
    993548320063
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB06 TZA

Does LB06 TZA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 TZA expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 TZA?
The MOT on LB06 TZA expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB06 TZA done?
LB06 TZA was recorded at 114,697 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 5,002 miles a year.
Has LB06 TZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 TZA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB06 TZA 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 TZA find?
LB06 TZA passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; underside general corrosion.

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