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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,497 cc

LB08 XBMMOT history

LB08 XBM is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 1 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 123,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2025
Mileage
123,907 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2024
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 XBM
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
1 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 XBM was last recorded at 123,907 miles on 8 Jan 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,901 miles · 2 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
7,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,907 miles
  • 2022 – 122,863 miles
  • 2021 – 122,261 miles
  • 2019 – 122,235 miles
  • 2018 – 122,027 miles
  • 2017 – 106,471 miles
  • 2016 – 93,763 miles
  • 2015 – 82,522 miles
  • 2014 – 64,680 miles
  • 2013 – 48,771 miles
  • 2012 – 39,123 miles
  • 2011 – 30,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,907 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,907 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,907 miles
    Test number
    428119605387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail123,901 miles (+1,038)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,901 miles
    Test number
    564071674262
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust fumes entering cabin rear silencer/tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass122,863 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,863 miles
    Test number
    572206187974
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission(rear diff) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail122,863 miles (+602)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,863 miles
    Test number
    158476058507
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission(rear diff) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass122,261 miles2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,261 miles
    Test number
    528684155783
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion

  6. Fail122,261 miles (+26)2 repaired2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,261 miles
    Test number
    948607382317
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion

  7. Pass122,235 miles (+208)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,235 miles
    Test number
    626618438721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder side showing signs of corrosion

  8. Pass122,027 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    122,027 miles
    Test number
    808916012348
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill trims fitted

  9. Fail121,999 miles (+15,528)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,999 miles
    Test number
    236263860099
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pivot has restricted free movement On rear differential. (1.1.15 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill trims fitted

  10. Pass106,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,471 miles
    Test number
    445447304247
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail106,471 miles (+12,708)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,471 miles
    Test number
    754244496320
    • FailureBrake linkage has restricted free movement rear pivot (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass93,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,763 miles
    Test number
    375672733780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,763 miles (+11,241)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,763 miles
    Test number
    292879084386
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Fail82,522 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,522 miles
    Test number
    647983485150
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  15. Pass82,522 miles (+17,842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,522 miles
    Test number
    805433985142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  16. Pass64,680 miles (+15,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,680 miles
    Test number
    138461584169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass48,771 miles (+9,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,771 miles
    Test number
    759002283132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass39,123 miles (+8,770)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,123 miles
    Test number
    985095262176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,353 miles
    Test number
    707954671154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 XBM

Does LB08 XBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 XBM expired on 7 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 XBM?
The MOT on LB08 XBM expired on 7 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 XBM done?
LB08 XBM was recorded at 123,907 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2024, an average of 7,458 miles a year.
Has LB08 XBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 XBM has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 XBM 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 XBM find?
LB08 XBM passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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