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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LA55 KNBMOT history

LA55 KNB is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 161,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2023
Mileage
161,241 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KNB
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
6 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KNB was last recorded at 161,241 miles on 16 Sept 2022, 8,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,801 miles · 23 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
8,440 miles
Average per year
9,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,241 miles
  • 2021 – 152,801 miles
  • 2020 – 142,962 miles
  • 2019 – 134,402 miles
  • 2018 – 124,062 miles
  • 2017 – 113,201 miles
  • 2016 – 102,859 miles
  • 2015 – 93,515 miles
  • 2014 – 84,356 miles
  • 2013 – 79,013 miles
  • 2012 – 63,779 miles
  • 2011 – 53,887 miles
  • 2010 – 43,020 miles
  • 2009 – 33,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,241 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaitor damp (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaitor area damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,241 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    161,241 miles
    Test number
    423458701358
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaitor damp (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail161,241 miles (+8,440)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,241 miles
    Test number
    485678735063
    • Repaired at testNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaitor damp (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass152,801 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    152,801 miles
    Test number
    260818478246
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaitor area damp (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail152,800 miles (+9,838)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,800 miles
    Test number
    841266278716
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaitor area damp (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass142,962 miles (+8,560)6 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,962 miles
    Test number
    458486353895
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner tie rod has minor play-in
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorbers dust cover is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod has minor play-in
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe before the flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorbers dust cover is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryMinor oil residue around sump gasket area
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has excess travel but operates to a satisfactory standard

  6. Pass134,402 miles (+10,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,402 miles
    Test number
    249743273674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass124,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    124,062 miles
    Test number
    923752910493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,062 miles (+10,861)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,062 miles
    Test number
    688327377166
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,201 miles (+10,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,201 miles
    Test number
    536081521548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on iner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass102,859 miles (+9,344)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,859 miles
    Test number
    571360389541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,515 miles (+9,159)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,515 miles
    Test number
    863887394042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,356 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,356 miles
    Test number
    607723684214
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass84,356 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,356 miles
    Test number
    669993184227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,013 miles (+7,528)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,013 miles
    Test number
    265184283210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,485 miles (+7,706)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,485 miles
    Test number
    128243253468
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteLittle effort on n/s parking brake but passed brake test

  16. Pass63,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,779 miles
    Test number
    537338242010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,779 miles (+9,892)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,779 miles
    Test number
    949708042005
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass53,887 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,887 miles
    Test number
    157459251069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,839 miles (+10,819)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,839 miles
    Test number
    316886251051
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  20. Pass43,020 miles (+9,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,020 miles
    Test number
    191604630073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass33,957 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    33,957 miles
    Test number
    722344839011
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

Questions about LA55 KNB

Does LA55 KNB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 KNB expired on 10 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KNB?
The MOT on LA55 KNB expired on 10 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 KNB done?
LA55 KNB was recorded at 161,241 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2022, an average of 9,349 miles a year.
Has LA55 KNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KNB has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LA55 KNB 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 KNB find?
LA55 KNB passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaitor damp, and 1 more.

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