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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB06 TZMMOT history

LB06 TZM is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 24 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 189,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2025
Mileage
189,116 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 TZM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 TZM was last recorded at 189,116 miles on 21 Sept 2024, 9,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,927 miles · 29 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
9,189 miles
Average per year
9,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 189,116 miles
  • 2023 – 179,927 miles
  • 2022 – 170,176 miles
  • 2021 – 160,980 miles
  • 2020 – 151,718 miles
  • 2019 – 141,075 miles
  • 2018 – 132,940 miles
  • 2017 – 122,783 miles
  • 2016 – 111,565 miles
  • 2015 – 100,998 miles
  • 2014 – 89,131 miles
  • 2013 – 80,653 miles
  • 2012 – 71,692 miles
  • 2011 – 64,187 miles
  • 2010 – 48,692 miles
  • 2009 – 34,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,116 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,116 miles (+9,189)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    189,116 miles
    Test number
    420969893185
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass179,927 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    179,927 miles
    Test number
    917020270671
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail179,927 miles (+9,751)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,927 miles
    Test number
    890152193859
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass170,176 miles (+9,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    170,176 miles
    Test number
    298943783803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass160,980 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    160,980 miles
    Test number
    514538805821
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail160,980 miles (+9,262)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,980 miles
    Test number
    188170630170
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass151,718 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    151,718 miles
    Test number
    321697825461
    • 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))

  8. Fail151,629 miles (+10,554)2 dangerous9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,629 miles
    Test number
    739407895376
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass141,075 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    141,075 miles
    Test number
    318916186940
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail141,075 miles (+8,135)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,075 miles
    Test number
    719432764801
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass132,940 miles (+10,157)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    132,940 miles
    Test number
    506460335323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,783 miles (+11,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,783 miles
    Test number
    997704821450
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass111,565 miles (+10,567)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    111,565 miles
    Test number
    297755534025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,998 miles (+11,867)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,998 miles
    Test number
    499854335130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,131 miles (+8,478)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,131 miles
    Test number
    637596834160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,653 miles (+8,961)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    80,653 miles
    Test number
    388609553094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass71,692 miles (+7,505)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,692 miles
    Test number
    835152062059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass64,187 miles (+15,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,187 miles
    Test number
    186395771085
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass48,692 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,692 miles
    Test number
    461504260011
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail48,691 miles (+14,383)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,691 miles
    Test number
    991398750027
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass34,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,308 miles
    Test number
    282699779094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB06 TZM

Does LB06 TZM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 TZM expired on 20 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 TZM?
The MOT on LB06 TZM expired on 20 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB06 TZM done?
LB06 TZM was recorded at 189,116 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2024, an average of 9,983 miles a year.
Has LB06 TZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 TZM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB06 TZM 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 TZM find?
LB06 TZM passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2024 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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