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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LA55 KOEMOT history

LA55 KOE is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 126,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
126,598 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KOE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KOE was last recorded at 126,598 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jun 2019: 34,999 miles, lower than 104,987 miles on 25 Jun 2018.

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
126,597 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,598 miles
  • 2024 – 124,857 miles
  • 2023 – 120,421 miles
  • 2022 – 117,376 miles
  • 2021 – 113,965 miles
  • 2019 – 34,999 miles
  • 2018 – 104,987 miles
  • 2017 – 99,642 miles
  • 2016 – 94,364 miles
  • 2015 – 88,237 miles
  • 2014 – 82,135 miles
  • 2013 – 75,196 miles
  • 2012 – 67,082 miles
  • 2011 – 59,007 miles
  • 2010 – 51,842 miles
  • 2009 – 44,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,598 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,598 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    126,598 miles
    Test number
    452097975109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail126,597 miles (+1,740)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,597 miles
    Test number
    863625546175
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass124,857 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    124,857 miles
    Test number
    316263569454
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail124,830 miles (+4,409)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,830 miles
    Test number
    125323804455
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass120,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    120,421 miles
    Test number
    910570183783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,421 miles (+3,045)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,421 miles
    Test number
    892815035023
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass117,376 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    117,376 miles
    Test number
    430131758217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,965 miles (+78,966)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,965 miles
    Test number
    971692740399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,999 miles (-69,988)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    34,999 miles
    Test number
    465528554710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass104,987 miles (+5,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,987 miles
    Test number
    422288967541
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass99,642 miles (+5,278)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,642 miles
    Test number
    327822274739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,364 miles (+6,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,364 miles
    Test number
    484692374900
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass88,237 miles (+6,102)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,237 miles
    Test number
    236047875440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,135 miles (+6,939)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,135 miles
    Test number
    245006584136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,196 miles (+8,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,196 miles
    Test number
    556811153195
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass67,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,082 miles
    Test number
    127703762098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,082 miles (+8,075)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,082 miles
    Test number
    637853762072
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass59,007 miles (+7,165)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,007 miles
    Test number
    146268761414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,842 miles (+7,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,842 miles
    Test number
    494337850010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass44,160 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,160 miles
    Test number
    403477149034
    • NoteFront reg.plate slightly cracked not effecting the immege of letter.

Questions about LA55 KOE

Does LA55 KOE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 KOE expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KOE?
The MOT on LA55 KOE expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 KOE done?
LA55 KOE was recorded at 126,598 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 5,011 miles a year.
Has LA55 KOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KOE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 KOE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA55 KOE find?
LA55 KOE passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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