Kia Sorento
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,199 cc
LB61 EJAMOT history
LB61 EJA is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 23 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 111,057 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 111,057 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,128 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 EJA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sorento
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 23 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 EJA was last recorded at 111,057 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 111,047 miles · 14 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 8,128 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,057 miles
- 2025 – 99,020 miles
- 2024 – 87,886 miles
- 2023 – 76,540 miles
- 2022 – 67,091 miles
- 2021 – 53,955 miles
- 2020 – 50,336 miles
- 2019 – 44,305 miles
- 2018 – 36,674 miles
- 2017 – 29,851 miles
- 2016 – 29,818 miles
- 2015 – 24,570 miles
- 2014 – 16,923 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,057 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt TWISTED (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 17 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,057 miles (+10)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 111,057 miles
- Test number
- 608806211415
- MinorNearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt TWISTED (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail111,047 miles (+12,027)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,047 miles
- Test number
- 202427521896
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt TWISTED (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass99,020 miles (+11,134)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 99,020 miles
- Test number
- 270724597764
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass87,886 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 87,886 miles
- Test number
- 105452983001
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail87,884 miles (+11,344)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,884 miles
- Test number
- 178360990643
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass76,540 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 76,540 miles
- Test number
- 123343841102
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail76,537 miles (+9,446)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,537 miles
- Test number
- 682336043317
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass67,091 miles (+1,490)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 67,091 miles
- Test number
- 940806258383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,601 miles (+11,646)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,601 miles
- Test number
- 216414222185
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryRear heatshield loose.
Pass53,955 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 53,955 miles
- Test number
- 672802092226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,954 miles (+234)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,954 miles
- Test number
- 274771152532
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment foot pedal (1.1.6 (c))
Fail53,720 miles (+3,384)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,720 miles
- Test number
- 586294541060
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pads not seen
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
Pass50,336 miles (+6,031)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 50,336 miles
- Test number
- 402238818413
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Pass44,305 miles (+7,631)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 44,305 miles
- Test number
- 527686063319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,674 miles (+6,823)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 36,674 miles
- Test number
- 399089336505
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,851 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 29,851 miles
- Test number
- 296240040643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,818 miles (+5,248)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 29,818 miles
- Test number
- 952935461286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,570 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 24,570 miles
- Test number
- 727376584405
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail24,570 miles (+7,647)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,570 miles
- Test number
- 108870274487
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass16,923 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 16,923 miles
- Test number
- 488701954303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB61 EJA
- Does LB61 EJA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 EJA is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 EJA?
- The MOT on LB61 EJA is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB61 EJA done?
- LB61 EJA was recorded at 111,057 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 8,128 miles a year.
- Has LB61 EJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 EJA has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB61 EJA 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 EJA find?
- LB61 EJA passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front outer steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn, and 4 more.
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