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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,199 cc

LB61 EJUMOT history

LB61 EJU is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 23 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 127,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,956 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 EJU
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 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 EJU was last recorded at 127,956 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,956 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,956 miles
  • 2025 – 120,299 miles
  • 2024 – 114,772 miles
  • 2023 – 108,631 miles
  • 2022 – 99,020 miles
  • 2021 – 89,854 miles
  • 2020 – 81,060 miles
  • 2019 – 68,746 miles
  • 2018 – 59,672 miles
  • 2017 – 56,898 miles
  • 2016 – 50,120 miles
  • 2015 – 40,685 miles
  • 2014 – 29,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,956 miles
  • MinorOffside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,956 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,956 miles
    Test number
    958017308902
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail127,956 miles (+7,657)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,956 miles
    Test number
    530816915431
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,299 miles (+5,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    120,299 miles
    Test number
    305812769777
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front to rear undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,772 miles (+6,141)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    114,772 miles
    Test number
    162674140515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious locations corroded

  5. Pass108,631 miles (+9,611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,631 miles
    Test number
    274829078582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass99,020 miles (+9,166)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,020 miles
    Test number
    767020567952
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexys coming from brake caliper to front to rear brake pipes corroded and metal pipe at the end of flexy where it joins to brake pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nsf wheel
    • AdvisoryVarious components corroded

  7. Pass89,854 miles (+8,794)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,854 miles
    Test number
    437236333181
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass81,060 miles (+12,314)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,060 miles
    Test number
    240359259249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,746 miles (+9,074)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,746 miles
    Test number
    550820664699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,672 miles (+2,774)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,672 miles
    Test number
    188508660420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,898 miles (+6,778)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    56,898 miles
    Test number
    601189568833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on edges and perishing

  12. Pass50,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,120 miles
    Test number
    172817145279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,120 miles (+9,435)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,120 miles
    Test number
    622921855851
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass40,685 miles (+11,513)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,685 miles
    Test number
    318716717210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    29,172 miles
    Test number
    876152534393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 EJU

Does LB61 EJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 EJU is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 EJU?
The MOT on LB61 EJU is valid until 5 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 EJU done?
LB61 EJU was recorded at 127,956 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 8,781 miles a year.
Has LB61 EJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 EJU has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 EJU 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 EJU find?
LB61 EJU passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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