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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB56 LOFMOT history

LB56 LOF is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
135,788 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LOF
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 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LOF was last recorded at 135,788 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 18,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,005 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
18,783 miles
Average per year
7,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,788 miles
  • 2025 – 117,005 miles
  • 2024 – 101,537 miles
  • 2023 – 100,062 miles
  • 2022 – 98,797 miles
  • 2021 – 97,006 miles
  • 2020 – 94,233 miles
  • 2019 – 91,539 miles
  • 2018 – 85,981 miles
  • 2017 – 81,469 miles
  • 2016 – 79,204 miles
  • 2015 – 74,680 miles
  • 2014 – 68,091 miles
  • 2013 – 52,548 miles
  • 2012 – 40,169 miles
  • 2011 – 34,240 miles
  • 2010 – 25,581 miles
  • 2009 – 16,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,788 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,788 miles (+18,783)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    135,788 miles
    Test number
    574995663442
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass117,005 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,005 miles
    Test number
    298947472873
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail116,990 miles (+15,453)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,990 miles
    Test number
    693311557134
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,537 miles15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,537 miles
    Test number
    607232951751
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis sections front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  5. Fail101,536 miles (+1,474)1 dangerous3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,536 miles
    Test number
    154119413731
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Undersill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis sections front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  6. Pass100,062 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    100,062 miles
    Test number
    436635827905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outersill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outersill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  7. Fail100,061 miles (+1,264)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,061 miles
    Test number
    649561835548
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outersill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outersill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  8. Pass98,797 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,797 miles
    Test number
    391456648910
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  9. Fail98,796 miles (+1,790)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,796 miles
    Test number
    183769850364
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  10. Pass97,006 miles (+2,773)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,006 miles
    Test number
    334214767511
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flange deteriorated

  11. Pass94,233 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,233 miles
    Test number
    378372247344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail94,233 miles (+2,694)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,233 miles
    Test number
    344043347530
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass91,539 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,539 miles
    Test number
    887489045151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,537 miles (+5,556)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,537 miles
    Test number
    900244003136
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass85,981 miles (+4,512)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,981 miles
    Test number
    644516516660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,469 miles
    Test number
    692776838389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,469 miles (+2,265)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,469 miles
    Test number
    350385212753
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass79,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,204 miles
    Test number
    166129381391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,204 miles (+4,524)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,204 miles
    Test number
    195877836545
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass74,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,680 miles
    Test number
    199058092892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,680 miles (+6,589)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,680 miles
    Test number
    698788723770
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass68,091 miles (+15,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,091 miles
    Test number
    848457814339
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass52,548 miles (+12,379)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,548 miles
    Test number
    356425523335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,169 miles
    Test number
    746270822310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,169 miles (+5,929)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,169 miles
    Test number
    476940722382
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass34,240 miles (+8,659)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    34,240 miles
    Test number
    946500721387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,581 miles (+8,632)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,581 miles
    Test number
    491444420457
    • NoteAll four tyres perished on outer sidewall.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteSlight oil leak from oil filter.

  28. Pass16,949 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    16,949 miles
    Test number
    143032539394
    • NoteSmall hole in nearside steerin g rack gaiter

Questions about LB56 LOF

Does LB56 LOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 LOF is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LOF?
The MOT on LB56 LOF is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 LOF done?
LB56 LOF was recorded at 135,788 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 7,080 miles a year.
Has LB56 LOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LOF has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 LOF 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 LOF find?
LB56 LOF passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 3 more.

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