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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,199 cc

LB61 EFUMOT history

LB61 EFU is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 23 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 162,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2026
Mileage
162,158 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 EFU
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 expired on 13 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 EFU was last recorded at 162,158 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 20,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,184 miles · 14 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
20,974 miles
Average per year
13,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,158 miles
  • 2024 – 141,184 miles
  • 2023 – 124,708 miles
  • 2022 – 119,883 miles
  • 2021 – 114,717 miles
  • 2020 – 110,269 miles
  • 2018 – 95,132 miles
  • 2017 – 76,773 miles
  • 2016 – 55,891 miles
  • 2015 – 37,165 miles
  • 2014 – 26,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,158 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2mm. Size 235/60 R18 103V

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,158 miles (+20,974)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    162,158 miles
    Test number
    180237975868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,184 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,184 miles
    Test number
    512038096606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail141,022 miles (+16,314)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,022 miles
    Test number
    904544580865
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass124,708 miles (+4,825)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,708 miles
    Test number
    873476710470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass119,883 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,883 miles
    Test number
    149805622223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2mm. Size 235/60 R18 103V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded.
    • 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 Measured at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake backing plate corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge of tread. Measured at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail119,882 miles (+5,165)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,882 miles
    Test number
    196136975636
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2mm. Size 235/60 R18 103V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded.
    • 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 Measured at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake backing plate corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge of tread. Measured at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass114,717 miles (+4,448)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,717 miles
    Test number
    190821985825
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge. Tyre size - 235 60 R18 107W extra load. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded.
  8. Pass110,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,269 miles
    Test number
    306273465550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,269 miles (+15,137)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,269 miles
    Test number
    750476813762
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  10. Pass95,132 miles (+18,359)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    95,132 miles
    Test number
    421025346931
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass76,773 miles (+20,882)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,773 miles
    Test number
    473132823850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,891 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,891 miles
    Test number
    358167721284
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn inner edge
  13. Fail55,891 miles (+18,726)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,891 miles
    Test number
    416831686847
    • FailureOffside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn inner edge
  14. Pass37,165 miles (+10,398)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,165 miles
    Test number
    801182002792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,767 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    26,767 miles
    Test number
    367049444328
    • NoteO,s,f wiper torn slightly

Questions about LB61 EFU

Does LB61 EFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 EFU expired on 13 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 EFU?
The MOT on LB61 EFU expired on 13 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 EFU done?
LB61 EFU was recorded at 162,158 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 13,219 miles a year.
Has LB61 EFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 EFU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB61 EFU 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 EFU find?
LB61 EFU passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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