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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB55 ZHUMOT history

LB55 ZHU is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 143,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2023
Mileage
143,792 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 ZHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 ZHU was last recorded at 143,792 miles on 5 Mar 2022, 4,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,776 miles · 4 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
4,016 miles
Average per year
8,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,792 miles
  • 2021 – 139,776 miles
  • 2020 – 136,026 miles
  • 2019 – 131,069 miles
  • 2018 – 120,768 miles
  • 2017 – 110,388 miles
  • 2016 – 100,534 miles
  • 2015 – 98,884 miles
  • 2014 – 93,863 miles
  • 2013 – 86,347 miles
  • 2012 – 75,889 miles
  • 2011 – 67,922 miles
  • 2010 – 49,083 miles
  • 2009 – 37,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,792 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front prop shaft removed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,792 miles (+4,016)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    143,792 miles
    Test number
    462935912683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,776 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    139,776 miles
    Test number
    351509053809
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft removed
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel

  3. Fail139,771 miles (+3,745)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,771 miles
    Test number
    574594443799
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft removed
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel

  4. Pass136,026 miles (+70)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,026 miles
    Test number
    292216349332
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft removed
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail135,956 miles (+4,887)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,956 miles
    Test number
    967914254827
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft removed
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass131,069 miles (+8)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,069 miles
    Test number
    879579499274
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail131,061 miles (+10,293)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,061 miles
    Test number
    119124599823
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass120,768 miles (+10,380)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    120,768 miles
    Test number
    172847637007
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft removed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHand brake close to limits

  9. Pass110,388 miles (+9,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    110,388 miles
    Test number
    399811337150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass100,534 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    100,534 miles
    Test number
    397464543180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,884 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    98,884 miles
    Test number
    146899895102
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOff side steering rack mounting deteriorated but no excessive movement
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear of gearbox

  12. Fail98,884 miles (+5,021)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,884 miles
    Test number
    749538295134
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOff side steering rack mounting deteriorated but no excessive movement
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear of gearbox

  13. Pass93,863 miles (+7,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,863 miles
    Test number
    535541914230
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass86,347 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,347 miles
    Test number
    488012613210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail86,347 miles (+10,458)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,347 miles
    Test number
    716062113276
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass75,889 miles (+7,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    75,889 miles
    Test number
    738289692169
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass67,922 miles (+6,864)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,922 miles
    Test number
    127595611294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,058 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,058 miles
    Test number
    707604421007
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass61,058 miles (+11,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,058 miles
    Test number
    917524721004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass49,083 miles (+11,556)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,083 miles
    Test number
    683305420038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,527 miles (+499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,527 miles
    Test number
    533133449076
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail37,028 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,028 miles
    Test number
    960869619008
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB55 ZHU

Does LB55 ZHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 ZHU expired on 5 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 ZHU?
The MOT on LB55 ZHU expired on 5 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 ZHU done?
LB55 ZHU was recorded at 143,792 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2022, an average of 8,136 miles a year.
Has LB55 ZHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 ZHU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 ZHU 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 LB55 ZHU find?
LB55 ZHU passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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