Kia Sorento
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc
LA55 KNWMOT history
LA55 KNW is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 44,531 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 44,531 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,885 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 KNW
- 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 valid until 5 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 KNW was last recorded at 44,531 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 2,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 42,292 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,239 miles
- Average per year
- 1,885 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 44,531 miles
- 2025 – 42,292 miles
- 2024 – 39,537 miles
- 2023 – 36,023 miles
- 2022 – 33,556 miles
- 2021 – 29,237 miles
- 2020 – 26,507 miles
- 2019 – 22,341 miles
- 2018 – 19,798 miles
- 2017 – 19,225 miles
- 2016 – 19,120 miles
- 2015 – 18,891 miles
- 2014 – 18,522 miles
- 2013 – 17,725 miles
- 2012 – 16,714 miles
- 2011 – 15,355 miles
- 2010 – 13,826 miles
- 2009 – 11,705 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass44,531 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears---by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 6 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,531 miles (+2,239)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 44,531 miles
- Test number
- 592146014851
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass42,292 miles (+2,755)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 42,292 miles
- Test number
- 112274701445
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass39,537 miles (+3,514)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 39,537 miles
- Test number
- 900568036197
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass36,023 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 36,023 miles
- Test number
- 760608652796
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Fail36,022 miles (+2,466)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,022 miles
- Test number
- 400409797947
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass33,556 miles (+4,319)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 33,556 miles
- Test number
- 509205017858
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
Pass29,237 miles (+2,730)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 29,237 miles
- Test number
- 411656024449
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s mains (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s rear axle brackets slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear pan hard link bar slightly corroded
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s sill covers fitted
Pass26,507 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 26,507 miles
- Test number
- 121828042387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,502 miles (+4,161)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,502 miles
- Test number
- 710500069707
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass22,341 miles (+2,543)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 22,341 miles
- Test number
- 219048611970
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass19,798 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 19,798 miles
- Test number
- 950945962102
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears---by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)
Fail19,797 miles (+572)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,797 miles
- Test number
- 445221521057
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed all four tyres cracking/perished between treads (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears---by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)
Pass19,225 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 19,225 miles
- Test number
- 165723462097
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears---by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Fail19,225 miles (+105)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,225 miles
- Test number
- 862191883998
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears---by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Pass19,120 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 19,120 miles
- Test number
- 384926479006
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Fail19,120 miles (+229)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,120 miles
- Test number
- 406486740395
- FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass18,891 miles (+369)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 18,891 miles
- Test number
- 115076525480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,522 miles (+797)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 18,522 miles
- Test number
- 557157124032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,725 miles (+1,011)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 17,725 miles
- Test number
- 229603923064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,714 miles (+1,359)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 16,714 miles
- Test number
- 109831432412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,355 miles (+1,529)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 15,355 miles
- Test number
- 189370111003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,826 miles (+2,121)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 13,826 miles
- Test number
- 111394730030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,705 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 11,705 miles
- Test number
- 883477539031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA55 KNW
- Does LA55 KNW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 KNW is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 KNW?
- The MOT on LA55 KNW is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA55 KNW done?
- LA55 KNW was recorded at 44,531 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 1,885 miles a year.
- Has LA55 KNW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 KNW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LA55 KNW 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 KNW find?
- LA55 KNW passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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