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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB56 BSZMOT history

LB56 BSZ is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2025
Mileage
133,051 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 BSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 BSZ was last recorded at 133,051 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 5,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,374 miles · 17 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5,677 miles
Average per year
6,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,051 miles
  • 2023 – 127,374 miles
  • 2022 – 122,629 miles
  • 2021 – 116,818 miles
  • 2020 – 113,267 miles
  • 2019 – 108,965 miles
  • 2018 – 104,771 miles
  • 2017 – 101,159 miles
  • 2016 – 97,722 miles
  • 2015 – 91,151 miles
  • 2014 – 81,512 miles
  • 2013 – 70,731 miles
  • 2012 – 59,490 miles
  • 2011 – 49,175 miles
  • 2010 – 38,162 miles
  • 2009 – 33,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,051 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage along subframe (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,051 miles (+5,677)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    133,051 miles
    Test number
    902926464622
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage along subframe (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  2. Pass127,374 miles (+4,745)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,374 miles
    Test number
    797585266986
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass122,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    122,629 miles
    Test number
    598455250218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,629 miles (+5,811)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,629 miles
    Test number
    598268880198
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  5. Pass116,818 miles (+3,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    116,818 miles
    Test number
    492942576042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,267 miles (+4,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,267 miles
    Test number
    669787540372
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass108,965 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,965 miles
    Test number
    989127993692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,878 miles (+4,107)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,878 miles
    Test number
    361810853858
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass104,771 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    104,771 miles
    Test number
    738069358506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail104,734 miles (+3,575)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,734 miles
    Test number
    460812675902
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass101,159 miles (+3,437)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    101,159 miles
    Test number
    730030366349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,722 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,722 miles
    Test number
    932992042046
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail97,717 miles (+6,566)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,717 miles
    Test number
    358966648023
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass91,151 miles (+9,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,151 miles
    Test number
    556186005189
    • 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail81,512 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,512 miles
    Test number
    458674304142
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass81,512 miles (+10,781)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,512 miles
    Test number
    675264704104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,731 miles (+11,241)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,731 miles
    Test number
    637568793037
    • NoteO/s/f tyre getting worn on inner edge

  18. Fail59,490 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,490 miles
    Test number
    408030092046
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteHandbrake compensater stiff

  19. Pass59,490 miles (+10,315)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,490 miles
    Test number
    918630292082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteHandbrake compensater stiff

  20. Pass49,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,175 miles
    Test number
    186343501193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,175 miles (+11,013)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,175 miles
    Test number
    437483301111
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  22. Pass38,162 miles (+4,448)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,162 miles
    Test number
    152206510125
    • NoteFront shockers slight weak damping

  23. Pass33,714 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,714 miles
    Test number
    312599389289
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

Questions about LB56 BSZ

Does LB56 BSZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 BSZ expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 BSZ?
The MOT on LB56 BSZ expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 BSZ done?
LB56 BSZ was recorded at 133,051 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 6,915 miles a year.
Has LB56 BSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 BSZ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 BSZ 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 LB56 BSZ find?
LB56 BSZ passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; central power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage along subframe; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe, and 1 more.

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