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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,199 cc

LB61 EHVMOT history

LB61 EHV is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 23 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 172,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
172,179 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 EHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 EHV was last recorded at 172,179 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 11,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,574 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,605 miles
Average per year
13,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,179 miles
  • 2025 – 160,574 miles
  • 2024 – 147,848 miles
  • 2023 – 132,857 miles
  • 2022 – 119,077 miles
  • 2021 – 107,025 miles
  • 2020 – 95,238 miles
  • 2019 – 78,730 miles
  • 2018 – 62,994 miles
  • 2017 – 48,272 miles
  • 2016 – 34,304 miles
  • 2015 – 34,012 miles
  • 2014 – 24,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,179 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective soft

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,179 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    172,179 miles
    Test number
    295517751916
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective soft

  2. Fail172,179 miles (+11,605)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,179 miles
    Test number
    775615505575
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective soft

  3. Pass160,574 miles (+12,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    160,574 miles
    Test number
    211924182134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass147,848 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    147,848 miles
    Test number
    511971712086
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail147,845 miles (+14,988)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,845 miles
    Test number
    711309208423
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,857 miles (+13,780)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    132,857 miles
    Test number
    721412954319
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass119,077 miles (+11)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,077 miles
    Test number
    553868452114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner edge of tyre castellated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge also slightly castellated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail119,066 miles (+12,041)1 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,066 miles
    Test number
    445099540688
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner edge of tyre castellated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge also slightly castellated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass107,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    107,025 miles
    Test number
    995220208629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail107,025 miles (+11,787)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,025 miles
    Test number
    602019269784
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass95,238 miles (+16,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,238 miles
    Test number
    347479208499
    • 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass78,730 miles (+15,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    78,730 miles
    Test number
    839560084821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & heavily worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass62,994 miles (+14,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,994 miles
    Test number
    781229744905
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on edges

  14. Pass48,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,272 miles
    Test number
    844647628087
    • AdvisoryFuel door release button not working - fuel filler can still be accessed

  15. Fail48,272 miles (+13,968)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,272 miles
    Test number
    368853379255
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFuel door release button not working - fuel filler can still be accessed

  16. Pass34,304 miles (+292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    34,304 miles
    Test number
    270168591319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wiper blade torn

  17. Pass34,012 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,012 miles
    Test number
    736823988972
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low for print out.
    • AdvisoryEngine covers,under tray and sill covers fitted.

  18. Fail33,898 miles (+9,127)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,898 miles
    Test number
    185482231244
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low for print out.
    • AdvisoryEngine covers,under tray and sill covers fitted.

  19. Pass24,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    24,771 miles
    Test number
    458331354345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 EHV

Does LB61 EHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 EHV is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 EHV?
The MOT on LB61 EHV is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 EHV done?
LB61 EHV was recorded at 172,179 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 13,265 miles a year.
Has LB61 EHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 EHV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 EHV 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 EHV find?
LB61 EHV passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front, and 4 more.

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