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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,497 cc

LB57 VNVMOT history

LB57 VNV is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 27 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,734 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 VNV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 VNV was last recorded at 118,734 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 4,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,629 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,105 miles
Average per year
6,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,734 miles
  • 2024 – 114,629 miles
  • 2023 – 109,424 miles
  • 2022 – 101,902 miles
  • 2021 – 95,007 miles
  • 2020 – 90,941 miles
  • 2019 – 85,143 miles
  • 2018 – 75,911 miles
  • 2017 – 60,551 miles
  • 2016 – 53,903 miles
  • 2015 – 46,276 miles
  • 2014 – 41,153 miles
  • 2013 – 36,290 miles
  • 2012 – 30,588 miles
  • 2011 – 24,676 miles
  • 2010 – 23,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,734 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Damage to both fuel pipes borderline

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Damage to near side front floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,734 miles (+4,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,734 miles
    Test number
    534145491756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,629 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,629 miles
    Test number
    452904737603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail114,615 miles (+5,191)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,615 miles
    Test number
    421777711863
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,424 miles (+7,522)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,424 miles
    Test number
    297360293746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,902 miles (+6,895)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,902 miles
    Test number
    782097493580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass95,007 miles (+4,066)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,007 miles
    Test number
    450796445211
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass90,941 miles (+5,798)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,941 miles
    Test number
    730343719274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,143 miles
    Test number
    922900920900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,143 miles (+9,232)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,143 miles
    Test number
    264287643659
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass75,911 miles (+8,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    75,911 miles
    Test number
    252308705820
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass67,644 miles (+7,093)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,644 miles
    Test number
    268491020462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,551 miles (+6,648)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,551 miles
    Test number
    955271481077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,903 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,903 miles
    Test number
    271483800276
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryDamage to both fuel pipes borderline
    • AdvisoryDamage to near side front floor

  14. Fail53,882 miles (+7,606)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,882 miles
    Test number
    802506321629
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryDamage to both fuel pipes borderline
    • AdvisoryDamage to near side front floor

  15. Pass46,276 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,276 miles
    Test number
    487373765022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail46,276 miles (+5,123)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,276 miles
    Test number
    159072565002
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePassenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass41,153 miles (+4,863)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    41,153 miles
    Test number
    675281754089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall & tread

  18. Pass36,290 miles (+5,702)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    36,290 miles
    Test number
    136486243452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,588 miles (+5,912)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    30,588 miles
    Test number
    766986442024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,676 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    24,676 miles
    Test number
    879795251078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,697 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,697 miles
    Test number
    494234330462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB57 VNV

Does LB57 VNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 VNV is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 VNV?
The MOT on LB57 VNV is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 VNV done?
LB57 VNV was recorded at 118,734 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 6,298 miles a year.
Has LB57 VNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 VNV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 VNV 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 LB57 VNV find?
LB57 VNV passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.

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