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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LA55 KBPMOT history

LA55 KBP is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 2 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 108,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2023
Mileage
108,195 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KBP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KBP was last recorded at 108,195 miles on 22 Feb 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Sept 2019: 92,413 miles, lower than 92,441 miles on 19 Sept 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
108,195 miles · 10 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,195 miles
  • 2020 – 99,694 miles
  • 2019 – 92,413 miles
  • 2018 – 84,496 miles
  • 2017 – 77,024 miles
  • 2016 – 68,627 miles
  • 2015 – 58,649 miles
  • 2014 – 47,796 miles
  • 2013 – 38,514 miles
  • 2012 – 33,982 miles
  • 2011 – 28,290 miles
  • 2010 – 20,311 miles
  • 2009 – 12,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,195 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed

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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Underside corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,195 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,195 miles
    Test number
    362702897242
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed

  2. Fail108,195 miles (+8,501)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,195 miles
    Test number
    912636118641
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Tow bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,694 miles
    Test number
    775150416794
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail99,694 miles (+7,281)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,694 miles
    Test number
    682609338894
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass92,413 miles (-28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,413 miles
    Test number
    464270094262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded but not considered excessive

  6. Fail92,441 miles (+7,945)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,441 miles
    Test number
    618281815217
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded but not considered excessive

  7. Pass84,496 miles (+7,472)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,496 miles
    Test number
    165161151883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,024 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,024 miles
    Test number
    877806580517
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in a protective wax

  9. Fail77,024 miles (+8,397)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,024 miles
    Test number
    248090161849
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in a protective wax

  10. Pass68,627 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,627 miles
    Test number
    795713979540
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near side and offside front inner D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust fouling tow bar
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread rear number plate (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail68,626 miles (+9,977)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,626 miles
    Test number
    731026559910
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush offside and nearside rear droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded offside front and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released near side rear on constant with side lights (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near side and offside front inner D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust fouling tow bar
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread rear number plate (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass58,649 miles (+10,853)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,649 miles
    Test number
    619964585029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,796 miles (+1,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,796 miles
    Test number
    116817484066
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail46,322 miles (+7,808)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,322 miles
    Test number
    856189344017
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass38,514 miles (+4,532)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,514 miles
    Test number
    359822853058
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking around inner sidewall

  16. Pass33,982 miles (+5,692)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    33,982 miles
    Test number
    188612752015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,290 miles (+7,979)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    28,290 miles
    Test number
    508045131010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,311 miles (+8,020)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    20,311 miles
    Test number
    134419030070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    12,291 miles
    Test number
    162133839084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 KBP

Does LA55 KBP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 KBP expired on 21 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KBP?
The MOT on LA55 KBP expired on 21 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 KBP done?
LA55 KBP was recorded at 108,195 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2022, an average of 7,347 miles a year.
Has LA55 KBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KBP has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LA55 KBP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA55 KBP find?
LA55 KBP passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: vehicle heavily undersealed.

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