Kia Sorento
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc
LB61 SMVMOT history
LB61 SMV is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 88,705 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 88,705 mi
- At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,561 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 SMV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sorento
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 SMV was last recorded at 88,705 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 2,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 86,248 miles · 24 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,457 miles
- Average per year
- 6,561 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 88,705 miles
- 2024 – 80,118 miles
- 2023 – 69,202 miles
- 2022 – 58,689 miles
- 2021 – 50,172 miles
- 2020 – 41,208 miles
- 2019 – 35,079 miles
- 2018 – 31,282 miles
- 2017 – 25,639 miles
- 2016 – 21,936 miles
- 2015 – 17,215 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,705 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Handbrake has low reserve travel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 235/60/18
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 29 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,705 miles (+2,457)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 88,705 miles
- Test number
- 119062138188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,248 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 86,248 miles
- Test number
- 212095647530
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has low reserve travel
Fail86,248 miles (+6,130)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,248 miles
- Test number
- 147462124636
- DangerousCentral Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))
- DangerousRear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts fouling drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii))
- MajorElectrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit damaged from fouling drive shaft (4.11 (c) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has low reserve travel
Pass80,118 miles (+10,916)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 80,118 miles
- Test number
- 800444539641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,202 miles (+10,513)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 69,202 miles
- Test number
- 469166681120
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass58,689 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 58,689 miles
- Test number
- 981232192223
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has uneven wear 235/60/18
Fail58,689 miles (+8,517)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,689 miles
- Test number
- 278077250981
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has uneven wear 235/60/18
Pass50,172 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 50,172 miles
- Test number
- 796741114167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHas travel in foot (handbrake )
Fail50,172 miles (+8,964)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,172 miles
- Test number
- 401125030819
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHas travel in foot (handbrake )
Pass41,208 miles (+6,129)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 41,208 miles
- Test number
- 995903743737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,079 miles (+28)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 35,079 miles
- Test number
- 828247126530
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail35,051 miles (+3,769)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,051 miles
- Test number
- 961381349923
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass31,282 miles (+5,643)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 31,282 miles
- Test number
- 527496997262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,639 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 25,639 miles
- Test number
- 477477542733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,639 miles (+3,703)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,639 miles
- Test number
- 587952021447
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Pass21,936 miles (+4,721)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 21,936 miles
- Test number
- 117167947665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,215 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 17,215 miles
- Test number
- 539579825063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB61 SMV
- Does LB61 SMV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 SMV is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 SMV?
- The MOT on LB61 SMV is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB61 SMV done?
- LB61 SMV was recorded at 88,705 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 6,561 miles a year.
- Has LB61 SMV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 SMV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB61 SMV 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 SMV find?
- LB61 SMV passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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