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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

LB62 BZOMOT history

LB62 BZO is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 1 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 145,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
145,203 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB62 BZO
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
1 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB62 BZO was last recorded at 145,203 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 8,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Nov 2016: 40,906 miles, lower than 40,942 miles on 1 Nov 2016.

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
136,918 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,285 miles
Average per year
11,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,203 miles
  • 2024 – 136,918 miles
  • 2023 – 119,612 miles
  • 2022 – 102,698 miles
  • 2021 – 76,565 miles
  • 2020 – 67,288 miles
  • 2019 – 63,806 miles
  • 2018 – 54,979 miles
  • 2017 – 48,019 miles
  • 2016 – 40,906 miles
  • 2015 – 31,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,203 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner step tread, sipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside rear tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread detected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,203 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    145,203 miles
    Test number
    953932484966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail145,203 miles (+8,285)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,203 miles
    Test number
    920042705386
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass136,918 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    136,918 miles
    Test number
    468418261181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail136,918 miles (+17,306)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,918 miles
    Test number
    120451086959
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass119,612 miles (+16,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,612 miles
    Test number
    127258932254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass102,698 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    102,698 miles
    Test number
    412489553962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Fail102,698 miles (+26,133)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,698 miles
    Test number
    384752259298
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Pass76,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,565 miles
    Test number
    874335267300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,565 miles (+9,277)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,565 miles
    Test number
    789380352559
    • MajorFront Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass67,288 miles (+3,482)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,288 miles
    Test number
    103222729424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,806 miles (+8,827)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,806 miles
    Test number
    480734777597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,979 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,979 miles
    Test number
    446480155591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner step tread, sipes (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread detected

  13. Fail54,979 miles (+6,960)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,979 miles
    Test number
    938426224561
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner step tread, sipes (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread detected

  14. Pass48,019 miles (+7,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,019 miles
    Test number
    337958195116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting worn on inner edge step treads detected

  15. Pass40,906 miles (-36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,906 miles
    Test number
    107845841932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail40,942 miles (+9,815)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,942 miles
    Test number
    970844096508
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge step tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass31,127 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,127 miles
    Test number
    284914378802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread detected
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge step tread detected

Questions about LB62 BZO

Does LB62 BZO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB62 BZO is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB62 BZO?
The MOT on LB62 BZO is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB62 BZO done?
LB62 BZO was recorded at 145,203 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 11,406 miles a year.
Has LB62 BZO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB62 BZO has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB62 BZO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB62 BZO find?
LB62 BZO passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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