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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LB61 UULMOT history

LB61 UUL is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 125,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
125,741 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 UUL
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 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 UUL was last recorded at 125,741 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,741 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,741 miles
  • 2025 – 98,985 miles
  • 2024 – 94,063 miles
  • 2023 – 85,721 miles
  • 2022 – 79,658 miles
  • 2021 – 67,999 miles
  • 2020 – 58,720 miles
  • 2019 – 54,982 miles
  • 2018 – 53,779 miles
  • 2016 – 35,866 miles
  • 2015 – 24,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,741 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    125,741 miles
    Test number
    496960528827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail125,741 miles (+26,756)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,741 miles
    Test number
    503562167986
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged Cable broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

  3. Pass98,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    98,985 miles
    Test number
    124565097621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,985 miles (+4,922)2 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,985 miles
    Test number
    844080013941
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass94,063 miles (+8,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    94,063 miles
    Test number
    129884205708
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass85,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,721 miles
    Test number
    706211848304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,721 miles (+6,063)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,721 miles
    Test number
    609235899966
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass79,658 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,658 miles
    Test number
    405828246258
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded on exposed sections than don't have plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on arm starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail79,658 miles (+11,659)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,658 miles
    Test number
    875673973339
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded on exposed sections than don't have plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on arm starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass67,999 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,999 miles
    Test number
    698798974058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front pipes at flexy's (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail67,999 miles (+9,279)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,999 miles
    Test number
    272020357123
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front pipes at flexy's (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass58,720 miles (+3,738)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,720 miles
    Test number
    361475783169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,982 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,982 miles
    Test number
    986713072908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    53,779 miles
    Test number
    581083378865
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  15. Fail53,779 miles (+6,124)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,779 miles
    Test number
    728931438584
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  16. Pass47,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    47,655 miles
    Test number
    188108039200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,655 miles (+11,789)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,655 miles
    Test number
    729033495709
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  18. Pass35,866 miles (+11,732)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,866 miles
    Test number
    334725297925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,134 miles
    Test number
    595969975709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,134 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,134 miles
    Test number
    838024959693
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB61 UUL

Does LB61 UUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 UUL is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 UUL?
The MOT on LB61 UUL is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 UUL done?
LB61 UUL was recorded at 125,741 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 9,535 miles a year.
Has LB61 UUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 UUL has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 UUL 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 UUL find?
LB61 UUL passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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