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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

LB54 GRXMOT history

LB54 GRX is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 4 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2026
Mileage
134,435 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 GRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 GRX was last recorded at 134,435 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,405 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
6,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,435 miles
  • 2024 – 126,184 miles
  • 2023 – 117,425 miles
  • 2022 – 113,453 miles
  • 2021 – 113,440 miles
  • 2018 – 99,098 miles
  • 2017 – 96,659 miles
  • 2016 – 94,160 miles
  • 2015 – 91,461 miles
  • 2014 – 88,668 miles
  • 2013 – 85,266 miles
  • 2012 – 78,845 miles
  • 2011 – 69,169 miles
  • 2009 – 55,818 miles
  • 2008 – 39,273 miles
  • 2007 – 23,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,435 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Spare tyre defective (flat)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,435 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,435 miles
    Test number
    632761255779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail134,405 miles (+8,221)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,405 miles
    Test number
    137064686218
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass126,184 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    126,184 miles
    Test number
    267571138347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,166 miles (+26)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,166 miles
    Test number
    200798493974
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Fail126,140 miles (+8,715)1 dangerous12 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,140 miles
    Test number
    579924279271
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body in poor condition behind bumper
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass117,425 miles (+3,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,425 miles
    Test number
    227463224981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass113,453 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,453 miles
    Test number
    164235518078
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed
  8. Fail113,453 miles (+13)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,453 miles
    Test number
    900348125394
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed
  9. Fail113,440 miles (+14,342)17 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,440 miles
    Test number
    528904741769
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides, front to back, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass99,098 miles (+2,439)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,098 miles
    Test number
    328779600372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,659 miles (+2,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,659 miles
    Test number
    477753636994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner cill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  12. Pass94,160 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,160 miles
    Test number
    941194548469
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective (flat)
  13. Fail94,081 miles (+2,620)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,081 miles
    Test number
    134398355289
    • FailureBrake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective (flat)
  14. Fail91,461 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,461 miles
    Test number
    167958775016
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
  15. Pass91,461 miles (+2,793)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,461 miles
    Test number
    376568875069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,668 miles (+3,402)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,668 miles
    Test number
    886593984015
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted (not allowing full inspection of sills)
  17. Pass85,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,266 miles
    Test number
    157116463046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,266 miles (+423)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,266 miles
    Test number
    516656563058
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  19. Pass84,843 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,843 miles
    Test number
    867197133027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail84,843 miles (+5,998)4 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,843 miles
    Test number
    785227033094
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass78,845 miles (+9,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,845 miles
    Test number
    586404442012
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Fail69,169 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,169 miles
    Test number
    108485741402
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  23. Pass69,169 miles (+13,351)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,169 miles
    Test number
    316475841045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,818 miles (+16,545)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    55,818 miles
    Test number
    834934239340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass39,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,273 miles
    Test number
    774182618356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Fail39,273 miles (+16,266)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,273 miles
    Test number
    492702418366
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass23,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    23,007 miles
    Test number
    540212617354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 GRX

Does LB54 GRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 GRX expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 GRX?
The MOT on LB54 GRX expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 GRX done?
LB54 GRX was recorded at 134,435 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 6,287 miles a year.
Has LB54 GRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 GRX has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 GRX 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 LB54 GRX find?
LB54 GRX passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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