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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,497 cc

LB08 XAXMOT history

LB08 XAX is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
95,775 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 XAX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 XAX was last recorded at 95,775 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,459 miles · 15 May 2026
Between the last two tests
316 miles
Average per year
4,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,775 miles
  • 2025 – 91,888 miles
  • 2024 – 89,106 miles
  • 2023 – 86,719 miles
  • 2022 – 83,032 miles
  • 2021 – 78,475 miles
  • 2020 – 74,088 miles
  • 2019 – 68,682 miles
  • 2018 – 63,278 miles
  • 2017 – 58,542 miles
  • 2016 – 49,548 miles
  • 2015 – 43,535 miles
  • 2014 – 37,297 miles
  • 2013 – 31,928 miles
  • 2012 – 26,254 miles
  • 2011 – 21,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,775 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Various underside corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,775 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    95,775 miles
    Test number
    691919053434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,459 miles (+3,571)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,459 miles
    Test number
    838773108526
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis, underbody and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass91,888 miles (+2,782)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    91,888 miles
    Test number
    474555006561
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt worn
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Intercooler/pipes area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides front to back. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass89,106 miles (+2,387)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    89,106 miles
    Test number
    372681441789
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside has light corrosion

  5. Pass86,719 miles (+95)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,719 miles
    Test number
    919020325230
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion.

  6. Fail86,624 miles (+3,592)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,624 miles
    Test number
    196539550230
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion.

  7. Pass83,032 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    83,032 miles
    Test number
    944078552842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,877 miles (+4,402)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,877 miles
    Test number
    953708549875
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cracked outer edge. Cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass78,475 miles (+265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,475 miles
    Test number
    791922987886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail78,210 miles (+4,122)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,210 miles
    Test number
    373306134624
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,088 miles (+5,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,088 miles
    Test number
    860779548303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass68,682 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,682 miles
    Test number
    914373155967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,681 miles (+5,403)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,681 miles
    Test number
    215735805783
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass63,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,278 miles
    Test number
    841796385856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail63,278 miles (+4,736)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,278 miles
    Test number
    131213869088
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass58,542 miles (+8,994)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,542 miles
    Test number
    102930457092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,548 miles (+6,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,548 miles
    Test number
    795140708014
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes been greased

  18. Pass43,535 miles (+6,238)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,535 miles
    Test number
    447227365150
    • NoteO/s/f inner tyre worn on edge

  19. Pass37,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,297 miles
    Test number
    706176754146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,297 miles (+5,369)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,297 miles
    Test number
    746086154171
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass31,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,928 miles
    Test number
    516428053101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,928 miles (+5,674)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,928 miles
    Test number
    557798953196
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Fail26,254 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,254 miles
    Test number
    587110662105
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass26,254 miles (+4,451)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,254 miles
    Test number
    908830262123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,803 miles
    Test number
    968201961174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 XAX

Does LB08 XAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 XAX is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 XAX?
The MOT on LB08 XAX is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 XAX done?
LB08 XAX was recorded at 95,775 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 4,936 miles a year.
Has LB08 XAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 XAX has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 XAX 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 XAX find?
LB08 XAX passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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