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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB55 ZYFMOT history

LB55 ZYF is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 107,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2025
Mileage
107,370 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 ZYF
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 25 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 ZYF was last recorded at 107,370 miles on 7 Oct 2024, 7,283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,087 miles · 3 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
7,283 miles
Average per year
5,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 107,370 miles
  • 2023 – 100,087 miles
  • 2022 – 92,309 miles
  • 2021 – 83,296 miles
  • 2020 – 79,931 miles
  • 2019 – 74,737 miles
  • 2018 – 70,291 miles
  • 2017 – 65,978 miles
  • 2016 – 61,787 miles
  • 2015 – 57,850 miles
  • 2014 – 52,904 miles
  • 2013 – 48,383 miles
  • 2012 – 44,610 miles
  • 2011 – 39,183 miles
  • 2010 – 33,057 miles
  • 2009 – 28,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,370 miles
  • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear door handle insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,370 miles (+7,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,370 miles
    Test number
    468698668964
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted

  2. Pass100,087 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,087 miles
    Test number
    870063205975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail100,087 miles (+7,778)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,087 miles
    Test number
    388577673640
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass92,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,309 miles
    Test number
    909725775344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,309 miles (+1,281)1 dangerous11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,309 miles
    Test number
    566685473912
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pivot has restricted free movement seized (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front prop shaft missing at time of test

  6. Pass91,028 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,028 miles
    Test number
    326515759223
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door handle insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail91,028 miles (+7,732)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,028 miles
    Test number
    538355496121
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door handle insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass83,296 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,296 miles
    Test number
    811677661199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,139 miles (+3,208)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,139 miles
    Test number
    278492811208
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% poor effort (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass79,931 miles (+1,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,931 miles
    Test number
    212900770022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail78,763 miles (+4,026)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,763 miles
    Test number
    928368927428
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass74,737 miles (+30)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,737 miles
    Test number
    185925498890
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront diff oil leak

  13. Fail74,707 miles (+4,416)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,707 miles
    Test number
    875026926650
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront diff oil leak

  14. Pass70,291 miles (+4,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,291 miles
    Test number
    368187128424
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass65,978 miles (+4,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,978 miles
    Test number
    124239209909
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  16. Pass61,787 miles (+3,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,787 miles
    Test number
    507493553926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass57,850 miles (+27)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,850 miles
    Test number
    657265115006
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail57,823 miles (+4,919)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,823 miles
    Test number
    247253415043
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass52,904 miles (+4,521)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,904 miles
    Test number
    537106404064
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing thin on the inside edge

  20. Pass48,383 miles (+3,773)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,383 miles
    Test number
    937848703052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,610 miles (+5,427)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,610 miles
    Test number
    278233502048
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting rubber missing but exhaust still supported

  22. Pass39,183 miles (+6,126)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,183 miles
    Test number
    108826701427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,057 miles (+4,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,057 miles
    Test number
    852648900082
    • 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)

  24. Pass28,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,122 miles
    Test number
    691648809010
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB55 ZYF

Does LB55 ZYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 ZYF expired on 25 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 ZYF?
The MOT on LB55 ZYF expired on 25 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 ZYF done?
LB55 ZYF was recorded at 107,370 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2024, an average of 5,033 miles a year.
Has LB55 ZYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 ZYF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 ZYF 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 ZYF find?
LB55 ZYF passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: plastic over sills fitted.

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