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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LA55 KNUMOT history

LA55 KNU is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2024
Mileage
148,568 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KNU
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 11 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KNU was last recorded at 148,568 miles on 12 Apr 2023, 2,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,636 miles · 7 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,932 miles
Average per year
7,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 148,568 miles
  • 2022 – 145,636 miles
  • 2021 – 141,346 miles
  • 2019 – 134,805 miles
  • 2018 – 119,247 miles
  • 2016 – 119,031 miles
  • 2015 – 111,984 miles
  • 2014 – 103,142 miles
  • 2013 – 92,558 miles
  • 2012 – 78,544 miles
  • 2011 – 65,944 miles
  • 2010 – 53,248 miles
  • 2009 – 41,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,568 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,568 miles (+2,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    148,568 miles
    Test number
    592645805998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass145,636 miles (+4,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    145,636 miles
    Test number
    183020256193
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass141,346 miles (+6,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    141,346 miles
    Test number
    211074373727
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass134,805 miles (+7,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,805 miles
    Test number
    240709827175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass127,437 miles (+8,190)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    127,437 miles
    Test number
    359956560624
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass119,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,247 miles
    Test number
    252974836703
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail119,247 miles (+216)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,247 miles
    Test number
    852661226952
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass119,031 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    119,031 miles
    Test number
    109221967384
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside inner steering arm

  9. Fail119,030 miles (+7,046)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,030 miles
    Test number
    915330639092
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside inner steering arm

  10. Pass111,984 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,984 miles
    Test number
    237682745431
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail111,980 miles (+8,838)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,980 miles
    Test number
    189712345109
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass103,142 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,142 miles
    Test number
    635501024112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail103,142 miles (+10,584)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,142 miles
    Test number
    247400424177
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass92,558 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,558 miles
    Test number
    329701023128
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail92,557 miles (+14,013)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,557 miles
    Test number
    197141823103
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail78,544 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,544 miles
    Test number
    819253852090
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  17. Pass78,544 miles (+12,600)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,544 miles
    Test number
    875113452000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  18. Pass65,944 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,944 miles
    Test number
    117529151068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight weap from power steering rack gaiters

  19. Fail65,944 miles (+12,696)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,944 miles
    Test number
    786409051015
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight weap from power steering rack gaiters

  20. Pass53,248 miles (+11,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,248 miles
    Test number
    103831540443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass41,750 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,750 miles
    Test number
    834366139083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,518 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,518 miles
    Test number
    911659929030
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LA55 KNU

Does LA55 KNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 KNU expired on 11 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KNU?
The MOT on LA55 KNU expired on 11 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 KNU done?
LA55 KNU was recorded at 148,568 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2023, an average of 7,540 miles a year.
Has LA55 KNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KNU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on LA55 KNU 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 KNU find?
LA55 KNU passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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