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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,497 cc

LB08 DDJMOT history

LB08 DDJ is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 21 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 195,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2025
Mileage
195,773 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 DDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 DDJ was last recorded at 195,773 miles on 11 Jan 2024, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,697 miles · 4 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
10,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 195,773 miles
  • 2023 – 188,248 miles
  • 2022 – 179,005 miles
  • 2021 – 170,678 miles
  • 2020 – 163,704 miles
  • 2019 – 158,921 miles
  • 2018 – 151,790 miles
  • 2017 – 143,971 miles
  • 2016 – 136,297 miles
  • 2015 – 130,745 miles
  • 2013 – 123,360 miles
  • 2012 – 95,489 miles
  • 2011 – 62,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,773 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear above fuel tank - unable to assess fully

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear above fuel tank - unable to assess fully

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,773 miles (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    195,773 miles
    Test number
    737034062028
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail195,697 miles (+7,449)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,697 miles
    Test number
    796902797648
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass188,248 miles (+34)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    188,248 miles
    Test number
    554974896694
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear above fuel tank - unable to assess fully (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear above fuel tank - unable to assess fully (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail188,214 miles (+9,209)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,214 miles
    Test number
    883638004712
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear above fuel tank - unable to assess fully (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear above fuel tank - unable to assess fully (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass179,005 miles (+24)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    179,005 miles
    Test number
    306280970346
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail178,981 miles (+8,303)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,981 miles
    Test number
    460946420597
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass170,678 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    170,678 miles
    Test number
    663531065432
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail170,633 miles (+6,929)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,633 miles
    Test number
    680405569131
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass163,704 miles (+4,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    163,704 miles
    Test number
    558423117349
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass158,921 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    158,921 miles
    Test number
    212889248899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail158,791 miles (+7,001)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,791 miles
    Test number
    423324291402
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass151,790 miles (+7,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    151,790 miles
    Test number
    208309680222
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Engine
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass143,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    143,971 miles
    Test number
    258375808015
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Fail143,971 miles (+7,674)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,971 miles
    Test number
    314074873353
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass136,297 miles (+27)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    136,297 miles
    Test number
    835628279648
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just legible from prescibed distance (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' several chips in screen (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
  16. Fail136,270 miles (+5,525)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,270 miles
    Test number
    345685075355
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just legible from prescibed distance (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' several chips in screen (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
  17. Pass130,745 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    130,745 miles
    Test number
    215213525037
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate started to deteriorate
  18. Fail130,745 miles (+7,385)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,745 miles
    Test number
    956293125080
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate started to deteriorate
  19. Pass123,360 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    123,360 miles
    Test number
    557345073274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass120,072 miles (+24,583)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    120,072 miles
    Test number
    937280633108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,489 miles (+32,703)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,489 miles
    Test number
    149925032113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,786 miles
    Test number
    985596531199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 DDJ

Does LB08 DDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 DDJ expired on 25 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 DDJ?
The MOT on LB08 DDJ expired on 25 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 DDJ done?
LB08 DDJ was recorded at 195,773 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2024, an average of 10,507 miles a year.
Has LB08 DDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 DDJ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 DDJ 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 LB08 DDJ find?
LB08 DDJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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