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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB56 LODMOT history

LB56 LOD is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 193,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
193,645 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LOD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LOD was last recorded at 193,645 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Mar 2013: 48,357 miles, lower than 483,555 miles on 13 Mar 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
193,630 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
10,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,645 miles
  • 2025 – 181,338 miles
  • 2024 – 169,606 miles
  • 2023 – 155,245 miles
  • 2022 – 142,460 miles
  • 2021 – 134,783 miles
  • 2020 – 129,255 miles
  • 2019 – 117,453 miles
  • 2018 – 103,775 miles
  • 2017 – 91,242 miles
  • 2016 – 79,840 miles
  • 2015 – 69,208 miles
  • 2014 – 58,291 miles
  • 2013 – 48,357 miles
  • 2012 – 43,696 miles
  • 2011 – 33,773 miles
  • 2010 – 29,713 miles
  • 2009 – 18,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,645 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.

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Prop shaft missing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective mount broken.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower steering rack leaking fluid.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,645 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    193,645 miles
    Test number
    675168342673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail193,630 miles (+12,292)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,630 miles
    Test number
    651987579205
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass181,338 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    181,338 miles
    Test number
    754839076731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail181,337 miles (+11,731)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,337 miles
    Test number
    855762212451
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass169,606 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    169,606 miles
    Test number
    347572263900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail169,379 miles (+14,134)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,379 miles
    Test number
    141094163029
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  7. Pass155,245 miles (+12,785)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    155,245 miles
    Test number
    711125659470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,460 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    142,460 miles
    Test number
    761783805397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Prop shaft missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower steering rack leaking fluid.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  9. Fail142,460 miles (+7,677)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,460 miles
    Test number
    935221288325
    • MajorCentral Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Prop shaft missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower steering rack leaking fluid.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  10. Pass134,783 miles (+5,528)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    134,783 miles
    Test number
    458553055817
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass129,255 miles (+11,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    129,255 miles
    Test number
    488409833216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass117,453 miles (+13,678)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    117,453 miles
    Test number
    585194832980
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass103,775 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,775 miles
    Test number
    954541318394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,647 miles (+12,405)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,647 miles
    Test number
    256021201632
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass91,242 miles (+11,402)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,242 miles
    Test number
    575259160273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,840 miles (+10,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,840 miles
    Test number
    212578692118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass69,208 miles (+10,917)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,208 miles
    Test number
    519735375065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,291 miles (+9,934)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,291 miles
    Test number
    539630674056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,357 miles (-435,198)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,357 miles
    Test number
    638143773062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail483,555 miles (+439,859)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    483,555 miles
    Test number
    548682073007
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

  21. Pass43,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,696 miles
    Test number
    159727482010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,696 miles (+9,923)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,696 miles
    Test number
    535147282050
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass33,773 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,773 miles
    Test number
    559851891076
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

  24. Fail33,773 miles (+4,060)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,773 miles
    Test number
    569941891099
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

  25. Pass29,713 miles (+10,999)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,713 miles
    Test number
    452269850201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,714 miles
    Test number
    811394269265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LOD

Does LB56 LOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 LOD is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LOD?
The MOT on LB56 LOD is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 LOD done?
LB56 LOD was recorded at 193,645 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 10,637 miles a year.
Has LB56 LOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LOD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 LOD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 LOD find?
LB56 LOD passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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