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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,199 cc

LB61 EJLMOT history

LB61 EJL is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 23 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 111,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,430 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 EJL
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 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 EJL was last recorded at 111,430 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 5,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jan 2022: 43,706 miles, lower than 76,828 miles on 8 Jan 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,601 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,829 miles
Average per year
7,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,430 miles
  • 2025 – 105,601 miles
  • 2024 – 98,267 miles
  • 2023 – 91,510 miles
  • 2022 – 43,706 miles
  • 2021 – 76,828 miles
  • 2020 – 68,279 miles
  • 2019 – 58,468 miles
  • 2017 – 48,982 miles
  • 2016 – 40,900 miles
  • 2015 – 31,664 miles
  • 2014 – 23,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,430 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass111,430 miles (+5,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,430 miles
    Test number
    453801180655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass105,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,601 miles
    Test number
    944699501308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail105,601 miles (+7,334)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,601 miles
    Test number
    521502730894
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass98,267 miles (+6,757)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,267 miles
    Test number
    283344056472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass91,510 miles (+47,804)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,510 miles
    Test number
    384336172575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass43,706 miles (-33,122)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    43,706 miles
    Test number
    870526823692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat sheild has one detached fixing
  7. Pass76,828 miles (+8,549)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,828 miles
    Test number
    613836099740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,279 miles (+9,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,279 miles
    Test number
    704683879691
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin very well worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very well worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass58,468 miles (+9,486)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    58,468 miles
    Test number
    995190835812
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front bushes starting to seperate
  10. Pass48,982 miles (+8,082)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,982 miles
    Test number
    915359752909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,900 miles (+9,236)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    40,900 miles
    Test number
    368707937174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,664 miles (+8,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    31,664 miles
    Test number
    121747106054
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing inner edge
  13. Pass23,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    23,173 miles
    Test number
    738338634326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 EJL

Does LB61 EJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 EJL is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 EJL?
The MOT on LB61 EJL is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 EJL done?
LB61 EJL was recorded at 111,430 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 7,916 miles a year.
Has LB61 EJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 EJL has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 EJL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB61 EJL find?
LB61 EJL passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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