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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,497 cc

LB08 XBCMOT history

LB08 XBC is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,201 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 XBC
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
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 XBC was last recorded at 115,201 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,199 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,201 miles
  • 2025 – 110,624 miles
  • 2024 – 107,848 miles
  • 2023 – 103,168 miles
  • 2022 – 96,886 miles
  • 2021 – 90,017 miles
  • 2019 – 81,215 miles
  • 2018 – 73,616 miles
  • 2017 – 65,758 miles
  • 2016 – 52,797 miles
  • 2015 – 47,533 miles
  • 2014 – 42,221 miles
  • 2013 – 36,489 miles
  • 2012 – 30,357 miles
  • 2011 – 23,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,201 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront diff wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,201 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,201 miles
    Test number
    261969142765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront diff worn

  2. Fail115,199 miles (+4,575)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,199 miles
    Test number
    174341598204
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront diff worn

  3. Pass110,624 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,624 miles
    Test number
    843279888803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail110,616 miles (+2,768)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,616 miles
    Test number
    256006334669
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass107,848 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,848 miles
    Test number
    860585750925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail107,834 miles (+4,666)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,834 miles
    Test number
    858408703085
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass103,168 miles (+6,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,168 miles
    Test number
    571665620774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,886 miles (+6,869)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,886 miles
    Test number
    767063539798
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,017 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,017 miles
    Test number
    612089536826
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail89,984 miles (+8,769)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,984 miles
    Test number
    282563669779
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass81,215 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,215 miles
    Test number
    558407218905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,040 miles (+7,424)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,040 miles
    Test number
    430024296930
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass73,616 miles (+7,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,616 miles
    Test number
    998525570376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  14. Pass65,758 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,758 miles
    Test number
    775092094368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,670 miles (+12,873)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,670 miles
    Test number
    711545326015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,797 miles (+5,264)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,797 miles
    Test number
    889536016989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,533 miles (+5,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,533 miles
    Test number
    289371285485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass42,221 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,221 miles
    Test number
    268729984445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,990 miles (+5,501)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,990 miles
    Test number
    707340064137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,489 miles (+6,132)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,489 miles
    Test number
    317221373175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,357 miles (+7,038)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,357 miles
    Test number
    987957362123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,319 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,319 miles
    Test number
    448264561192
    • NoteBrake Warning Lamp Illuminates Intermittantly When Applying Brake.

  23. Fail23,319 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,319 miles
    Test number
    799654261106
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBrake Warning Lamp Illuminates Intermittantly When Applying Brake.

Questions about LB08 XBC

Does LB08 XBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 XBC is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 XBC?
The MOT on LB08 XBC is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 XBC done?
LB08 XBC was recorded at 115,201 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 6,217 miles a year.
Has LB08 XBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 XBC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 XBC 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 XBC find?
LB08 XBC passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; front diff worn.

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