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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,199 cc

LB61 EFNMOT history

LB61 EFN is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 23 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 82,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
82,851 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 EFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 EFN was last recorded at 82,851 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,831 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
5,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,851 miles
  • 2025 – 79,072 miles
  • 2024 – 74,565 miles
  • 2023 – 68,376 miles
  • 2022 – 63,877 miles
  • 2021 – 58,267 miles
  • 2020 – 54,690 miles
  • 2019 – 46,128 miles
  • 2018 – 43,633 miles
  • 2017 – 37,463 miles
  • 2016 – 32,295 miles
  • 2015 – 26,744 miles
  • 2014 – 19,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,851 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion rear subframe / suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted to vehicleRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Handbrake travel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,851 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    82,851 miles
    Test number
    863364401854
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion rear subframe / suspension components
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted to vehicle
  2. Fail82,831 miles (+3,759)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,831 miles
    Test number
    595922864178
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion rear subframe / suspension components
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted to vehicle
  3. Pass79,072 miles (+4,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,072 miles
    Test number
    936478497276
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion rear suspension components - rear subframe -
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted to vehicle
  4. Pass74,565 miles (+59)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,565 miles
    Test number
    323621714591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
  5. Fail74,506 miles (+6,130)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,506 miles
    Test number
    192838304707
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
  6. Pass68,376 miles (+4,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,376 miles
    Test number
    581703368391
    • AdvisorySome heavy corrosion rear suspension components
  7. Pass63,877 miles (+352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,877 miles
    Test number
    159612344009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill have covers so not fully tested
  8. Fail63,525 miles (+5,258)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,525 miles
    Test number
    537232562199
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill have covers so not fully tested
  9. Pass58,267 miles (+3,577)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,267 miles
    Test number
    737678822350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
  10. Pass54,690 miles (+201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,690 miles
    Test number
    987704670402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
  11. Fail54,489 miles (+8,361)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,489 miles
    Test number
    646444094135
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
  12. Pass46,128 miles (+2,495)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,128 miles
    Test number
    806055177616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,633 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,633 miles
    Test number
    253620956503
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hoses corroded.
  14. Fail43,632 miles (+6,169)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,632 miles
    Test number
    494099572023
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hoses corroded.
  15. Pass37,463 miles (+5,168)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    37,463 miles
    Test number
    405915669641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,295 miles (+5,551)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    32,295 miles
    Test number
    173062154470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,744 miles (+7,589)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    26,744 miles
    Test number
    245359533557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    19,155 miles
    Test number
    288358234353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail19,155 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,155 miles
    Test number
    875808034339
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LB61 EFN

Does LB61 EFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 EFN is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 EFN?
The MOT on LB61 EFN is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 EFN done?
LB61 EFN was recorded at 82,851 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 5,661 miles a year.
Has LB61 EFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 EFN has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 EFN 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 LB61 EFN find?
LB61 EFN passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: general corrosion rear subframe / suspension components; outer sill covers fitted to vehicle.

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