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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LA55 KMFMOT history

LA55 KMF is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2023 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2023
Mileage
94,610 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KMF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KMF was last recorded at 94,610 miles on 8 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,610 miles · 4 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 94,610 miles
  • 2021 – 92,275 miles
  • 2020 – 90,060 miles
  • 2019 – 87,048 miles
  • 2018 – 80,199 miles
  • 2017 – 74,559 miles
  • 2016 – 69,427 miles
  • 2015 – 63,566 miles
  • 2014 – 58,246 miles
  • 2012 – 49,664 miles
  • 2011 – 45,778 miles
  • 2010 – 37,741 miles
  • 2009 – 31,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,610 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes waxoiled

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,610 miles
    Test number
    462779433276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail94,610 miles (+2,335)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,610 miles
    Test number
    752629842764
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe missing

  3. Pass92,275 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,275 miles
    Test number
    745975404616
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail92,275 miles (+2,215)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,275 miles
    Test number
    896750455458
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass90,060 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,060 miles
    Test number
    546520126159
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail90,055 miles (+3,007)1 dangerous10 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,055 miles
    Test number
    251701340285
    • DangerousNearside Rear Axle fractured trailing arm mount corroded (5.1.1 (a))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes above chassis at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear uj on front propshaft (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lense cloudy and no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and crossmembers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass87,048 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,048 miles
    Test number
    337815249259
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside lenses oxidising (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill heavily corroded/holed. Not prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handbrake no reserve travel. Can be satisfactorily operated at time of test. Advise adjustment soon. (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp around pinion area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

  8. Fail87,048 miles (+6,849)4 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,048 miles
    Test number
    333848542426
    • MajorBrake relay lever has restricted free movement Handbrake cable lever, offside of axle. Pivot seized (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Handbrake sticking on (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside lenses oxidising (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill heavily corroded/holed. Not prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp around pinion area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

  9. Pass80,199 miles (+5,640)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,199 miles
    Test number
    792598860527
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering rack damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass74,559 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,559 miles
    Test number
    487813804555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail74,559 miles (+5,132)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,559 miles
    Test number
    652452365617
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass69,427 miles (+5,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,427 miles
    Test number
    937680051283
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass63,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,566 miles
    Test number
    621654538226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,566 miles (+5,320)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,566 miles
    Test number
    973451866500
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass58,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,246 miles
    Test number
    539497604289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,246 miles (+8,582)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,246 miles
    Test number
    565387004211
    • FailureNearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass49,664 miles (+3,886)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,664 miles
    Test number
    656973282042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,778 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,778 miles
    Test number
    645109681073
    • NoteOil leak at filter

  19. Fail45,778 miles (+8,037)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,778 miles
    Test number
    209609581091
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear brake slighly binding
    • NoteOil leak at filter

  20. Pass37,741 miles (+6,466)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,741 miles
    Test number
    764430290096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,275 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,275 miles
    Test number
    954442379021
    • NoteSlight oil laek around sump

Questions about LA55 KMF

Does LA55 KMF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 KMF expired on 9 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KMF?
The MOT on LA55 KMF expired on 9 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 KMF done?
LA55 KMF was recorded at 94,610 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2022, an average of 4,725 miles a year.
Has LA55 KMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KMF has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LA55 KMF 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 LA55 KMF find?
LA55 KMF passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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