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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LR55 ZBUMOT history

LR55 ZBU is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 3 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 125,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
125,019 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 ZBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 ZBU was last recorded at 125,019 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 3,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,513 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,506 miles
Average per year
5,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,019 miles
  • 2025 – 121,513 miles
  • 2024 – 116,404 miles
  • 2023 – 110,886 miles
  • 2022 – 110,545 miles
  • 2020 – 106,483 miles
  • 2019 – 103,434 miles
  • 2018 – 99,655 miles
  • 2017 – 90,957 miles
  • 2016 – 90,084 miles
  • 2015 – 84,405 miles
  • 2014 – 72,808 miles
  • 2013 – 66,139 miles
  • 2012 – 64,140 miles
  • 2011 – 58,653 miles
  • 2010 – 48,491 miles
  • 2009 – 40,186 miles
  • 2008 – 31,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,019 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    125,019 miles
    Test number
    635116539407
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail125,019 miles (+3,506)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,019 miles
    Test number
    742828191358
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,513 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,513 miles
    Test number
    220864423876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,484 miles (+5,080)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,484 miles
    Test number
    681467271903
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass116,404 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,404 miles
    Test number
    757713448778
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail116,394 miles (+5,508)4 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,394 miles
    Test number
    602385228747
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass110,886 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,886 miles
    Test number
    670714767829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,545 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,545 miles
    Test number
    710773439021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,483 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,483 miles
    Test number
    556301087281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail106,483 miles (+3,049)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,483 miles
    Test number
    936603129999
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass103,434 miles (+3,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,434 miles
    Test number
    260254230905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass99,655 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,655 miles
    Test number
    162076884879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail99,655 miles (+8,698)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,655 miles
    Test number
    757447944470
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass90,957 miles (+873)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,957 miles
    Test number
    291559839290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement support slight wear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted

  15. Pass90,084 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,084 miles
    Test number
    129712609946
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted restricting testers view
    • AdvisoryForward prop-shaft not fitted

  16. Fail90,084 miles (+5,679)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,084 miles
    Test number
    384025291394
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted restricting testers view
    • AdvisoryForward prop-shaft not fitted

  17. Pass84,405 miles (+11,597)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,405 miles
    Test number
    553588473394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm=0.4mm useable tread left.255-55-18.103h (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted restricting testers view
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft not fitted

  18. Fail72,808 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,808 miles
    Test number
    276910144372
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteFront prop-shaft not fitted

  19. Pass72,808 miles (+6,669)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,808 miles
    Test number
    908910744303
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteFront prop-shaft not fitted

  20. Pass66,139 miles (+1,999)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,139 miles
    Test number
    917454353342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront bumper scratched
    • NoteOffside front wheel centre not fitted

  21. Pass64,140 miles (+5,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    64,140 miles
    Test number
    237293052315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass58,653 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,653 miles
    Test number
    158407631379
    • NoteOffside front wheel centre cap not fitted

  23. Fail58,653 miles (+10,162)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,653 miles
    Test number
    286477731397
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOffside front wheel centre cap not fitted

  24. Pass48,491 miles (+8,305)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,491 miles
    Test number
    562471550319
    • NoteBoth rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

  25. Pass40,186 miles (+9,036)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,186 miles
    Test number
    624576859350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,150 miles
    Test number
    520109658303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 ZBU

Does LR55 ZBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 ZBU is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 ZBU?
The MOT on LR55 ZBU is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 ZBU done?
LR55 ZBU was recorded at 125,019 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,280 miles a year.
Has LR55 ZBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 ZBU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 ZBU 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 LR55 ZBU find?
LR55 ZBU passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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