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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,497 cc

LB56 ZDLMOT history

LB56 ZDL is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 19 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
124,520 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 ZDL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 ZDL was last recorded at 124,520 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,835 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
685 miles
Average per year
6,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,520 miles
  • 2025 – 123,835 miles
  • 2024 – 123,062 miles
  • 2023 – 122,305 miles
  • 2022 – 120,391 miles
  • 2021 – 120,338 miles
  • 2020 – 115,166 miles
  • 2019 – 107,614 miles
  • 2018 – 100,372 miles
  • 2017 – 94,720 miles
  • 2016 – 86,332 miles
  • 2015 – 78,049 miles
  • 2014 – 67,066 miles
  • 2013 – 57,162 miles
  • 2012 – 46,839 miles
  • 2011 – 36,362 miles
  • 2010 – 26,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,520 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,520 miles (+685)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    124,520 miles
    Test number
    360748448686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass123,835 miles (+773)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    123,835 miles
    Test number
    102573381189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,062 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,062 miles
    Test number
    295462966490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,305 miles (+1,914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    122,305 miles
    Test number
    225126764096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass120,391 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,391 miles
    Test number
    871179257377
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner steering arms have slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail120,338 miles (+5,172)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,338 miles
    Test number
    235854353501
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,166 miles (+7,552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    115,166 miles
    Test number
    562809776479
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    107,614 miles
    Test number
    657981092500
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail107,614 miles (+7,242)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,614 miles
    Test number
    358280578084
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass100,372 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,372 miles
    Test number
    584940927257
    • AdvisoryFront antiroll frame mount bushes have play
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer treads
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear number plate lights are slightly dim
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear shock absorber rubber boots are perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres are getting near 3mm tread
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner rack joint has play

  11. Fail100,372 miles (+5,652)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,372 miles
    Test number
    822425917699
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront antiroll frame mount bushes have play
    • AdvisoryHandbrake is getting high
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer treads
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear number plate lights are slightly dim
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear shock absorber rubber boots are perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres are getting near 3mm tread
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner rack joint has play

  12. Pass94,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,720 miles
    Test number
    821289194141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,720 miles (+8,388)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,720 miles
    Test number
    213330372752
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

  14. Pass86,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,332 miles
    Test number
    317998431496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,332 miles (+8,283)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,332 miles
    Test number
    891867026373
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass78,049 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,049 miles
    Test number
    495990125011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBolt missing out of rear propshaft
    • NoteFront tyres are wearing sightly on edges

  17. Fail78,049 miles (+10,983)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,049 miles
    Test number
    129480925448
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBolt missing out of rear propshaft
    • NoteFront tyres are wearing sightly on edges

  18. Pass67,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,066 miles
    Test number
    858243724094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,066 miles (+9,904)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,066 miles
    Test number
    697193524024
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass57,162 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,162 miles
    Test number
    896880033027
    • NoteBoth front side lights are weak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread

  21. Fail57,162 miles (+10,323)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,162 miles
    Test number
    497040233068
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteBoth front side lights are weak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread

  22. Pass46,839 miles (+10,477)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,839 miles
    Test number
    977603432076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,362 miles (+9,732)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,362 miles
    Test number
    135813341447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,630 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,630 miles
    Test number
    991699400010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,509 miles1 failure3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,509 miles
    Test number
    311175200086
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 ZDL

Does LB56 ZDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 ZDL is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 ZDL?
The MOT on LB56 ZDL is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 ZDL done?
LB56 ZDL was recorded at 124,520 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 6,106 miles a year.
Has LB56 ZDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 ZDL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LB56 ZDL 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 ZDL find?
LB56 ZDL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area corroded; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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