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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB06 TZEMOT history

LB06 TZE is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 6 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2023
Mileage
138,609 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 TZE
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 2 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 TZE was last recorded at 138,609 miles on 3 Sept 2022, 7,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,103 miles · 19 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
7,506 miles
Average per year
8,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,609 miles
  • 2021 – 131,103 miles
  • 2020 – 124,987 miles
  • 2019 – 118,092 miles
  • 2018 – 108,562 miles
  • 2017 – 84,958 miles
  • 2016 – 79,703 miles
  • 2015 – 73,119 miles
  • 2014 – 64,892 miles
  • 2013 – 56,215 miles
  • 2012 – 47,886 miles
  • 2011 – 39,181 miles
  • 2010 – 31,334 miles
  • 2009 – 23,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,609 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
  • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily deteriorated
  • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Stone chips in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,609 miles (+7,506)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,609 miles
    Test number
    780614341084
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass131,103 miles (+6,116)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,103 miles
    Test number
    483722643854
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on limit and bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDampness to steering rack

  3. Pass124,987 miles (+514)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    124,987 miles
    Test number
    410262599372
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and several large cuts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDampness around offside steering rack gaiter
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  4. Fail124,473 miles (+6,381)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,473 miles
    Test number
    709077370442
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and large cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDampness around offside steering rack boot
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  5. Pass118,092 miles (+9,530)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,092 miles
    Test number
    694201836980
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDampness around offside rack boot
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass108,562 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,562 miles
    Test number
    558755048632
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Rusted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail108,562 miles (+108)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,562 miles
    Test number
    902344088561
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Rusted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail108,454 miles (+23,496)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,454 miles
    Test number
    278558963326
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet not working. both front tyres sidewall badly damaged.

  9. Pass84,958 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,958 miles
    Test number
    571101345803
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack/gaitor (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail84,958 miles (+5,255)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,958 miles
    Test number
    201755323273
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack/gaitor (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass79,703 miles (+6,584)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,703 miles
    Test number
    872751659842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,119 miles (+8,227)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,119 miles
    Test number
    927213955151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,892 miles (+8,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,892 miles
    Test number
    416575754129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass56,215 miles (+8,329)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,215 miles
    Test number
    415261153169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,886 miles (+8,705)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,886 miles
    Test number
    329884162188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,181 miles (+7,847)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,181 miles
    Test number
    348487941174
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteEngine cover fitted to vehicle
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

  17. Pass31,334 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,334 miles
    Test number
    344719150181
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

  18. Fail31,334 miles (+7,981)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,334 miles
    Test number
    950449450107
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

  19. Pass23,353 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,353 miles
    Test number
    634053869174
    • NoteEngine covers fitted to vehicle
    • NoteParking brake lever has a high travel
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Questions about LB06 TZE

Does LB06 TZE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 TZE expired on 2 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 TZE?
The MOT on LB06 TZE expired on 2 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB06 TZE done?
LB06 TZE was recorded at 138,609 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2022, an average of 8,714 miles a year.
Has LB06 TZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 TZE has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LB06 TZE 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 TZE find?
LB06 TZE passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2022 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded front and rear; corrosion to underside of vehicle; exhaust system heavily deteriorated, and 3 more.

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