Kia Sorento
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,497 cc
LB08 EPCMOT history
LB08 EPC is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 9 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,268 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 139,268 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,736 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 EPC
- 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
- 9 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 EPC was last recorded at 139,268 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 8,936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 130,332 miles · 31 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,936 miles
- Average per year
- 7,736 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,268 miles
- 2025 – 130,332 miles
- 2024 – 124,292 miles
- 2023 – 120,588 miles
- 2022 – 111,568 miles
- 2021 – 100,090 miles
- 2020 – 94,013 miles
- 2019 – 87,808 miles
- 2017 – 71,960 miles
- 2016 – 62,992 miles
- 2015 – 54,478 miles
- 2014 – 48,177 miles
- 2013 – 40,492 miles
- 2012 – 31,322 miles
- 2011 – 21,966 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,268 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 1 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,268 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 139,268 miles
- Test number
- 345340359505
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail139,264 miles (+8,932)2 dangerous1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,264 miles
- Test number
- 554195326916
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass130,332 miles (+36)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 130,332 miles
- Test number
- 642964723980
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail130,296 miles (+6,004)10 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,296 miles
- Test number
- 663799562997
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe just before rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe just before rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass124,292 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 124,292 miles
- Test number
- 919698005373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,292 miles (+3,704)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,292 miles
- Test number
- 696199465663
- Repaired at testFront Prop shaft securing bolt loose front 3 lose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testFront Prop shaft securing bolt missing front (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass120,588 miles (+98)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 120,588 miles
- Test number
- 667383093575
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail120,490 miles (+8,922)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,490 miles
- Test number
- 262231709327
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass111,568 miles (+94)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 111,568 miles
- Test number
- 990386554203
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector damaged in rear bumper
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail111,474 miles (+11,384)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,474 miles
- Test number
- 696954944039
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector damaged in rear bumper
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass100,090 miles (+6,077)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 100,090 miles
- Test number
- 346737733368
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,013 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 94,013 miles
- Test number
- 369157400575
- AdvisoryFront propshaft missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail94,013 miles (+6,205)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,013 miles
- Test number
- 260548804205
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront propshaft missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,808 miles (+116)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 87,808 miles
- Test number
- 432536391866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,692 miles (+15,732)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 87,692 miles
- Test number
- 222556466800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,960 miles (+946)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 71,960 miles
- Test number
- 366056609001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,014 miles (+8,022)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 71,014 miles
- Test number
- 289374811049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,992 miles (+8,514)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 62,992 miles
- Test number
- 557911870144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,478 miles (+6,301)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 54,478 miles
- Test number
- 299262835114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,177 miles (+7,685)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 48,177 miles
- Test number
- 858371944153
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth wiper blades split and just acceptable
Pass40,492 miles (+9,170)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 40,492 miles
- Test number
- 358219043128
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteFront wipers starting to streak slightly
Pass31,322 miles (+9,356)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 31,322 miles
- Test number
- 745250352113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,966 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 21,966 miles
- Test number
- 367192551113
- NoteReg plates have GB stickers but not likley to be misread
Questions about LB08 EPC
- Does LB08 EPC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 EPC is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 EPC?
- The MOT on LB08 EPC is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 EPC done?
- LB08 EPC was recorded at 139,268 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 7,736 miles a year.
- Has LB08 EPC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 EPC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB08 EPC 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 EPC find?
- LB08 EPC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front upper suspension component ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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