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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LB61 SPXMOT history

LB61 SPX is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 139,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2026
Mileage
139,633 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 SPX
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 expired on 31 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 SPX was last recorded at 139,633 miles on 1 Apr 2025, 652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Aug 2020: 110,064 miles, lower than 110,762 miles on 19 Aug 2019.

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
138,981 miles · 7 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
652 miles
Average per year
10,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,633 miles
  • 2023 – 138,981 miles
  • 2022 – 128,401 miles
  • 2021 – 114,215 miles
  • 2020 – 110,065 miles
  • 2019 – 110,762 miles
  • 2017 – 88,368 miles
  • 2016 – 70,771 miles
  • 2015 – 52,470 miles
  • 2014 – 32,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,633 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,633 miles (+652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    139,633 miles
    Test number
    597963542307
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass138,981 miles (+10,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    138,981 miles
    Test number
    196943507460
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass128,401 miles (+14,186)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    128,401 miles
    Test number
    363500890350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,215 miles (+4,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,215 miles
    Test number
    946298101743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass110,065 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,065 miles
    Test number
    642690771071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail110,064 miles (-698)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,064 miles
    Test number
    468474948347
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass110,762 miles (+22,394)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    110,762 miles
    Test number
    635683196960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,368 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    88,368 miles
    Test number
    123357175116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail88,367 miles (+17,596)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,367 miles
    Test number
    666344076169
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass70,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,771 miles
    Test number
    238265674643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,771 miles (+18,301)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,771 miles
    Test number
    521010101094
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  12. Pass52,470 miles (+20,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,470 miles
    Test number
    647443717528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass32,007 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,007 miles
    Test number
    816631554328
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about LB61 SPX

Does LB61 SPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 SPX expired on 31 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 SPX?
The MOT on LB61 SPX expired on 31 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 SPX done?
LB61 SPX was recorded at 139,633 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2025, an average of 10,460 miles a year.
Has LB61 SPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 SPX has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LB61 SPX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB61 SPX find?
LB61 SPX passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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