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Kia Sorento

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LA55 KPKMOT history

LA55 KPK is a red diesel Kia Sorento first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 186,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2025
Mileage
186,921 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KPK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KPK was last recorded at 186,921 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 11,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,085 miles · 11 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
11,836 miles
Average per year
9,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 186,921 miles
  • 2023 – 175,085 miles
  • 2022 – 167,505 miles
  • 2021 – 163,924 miles
  • 2020 – 160,406 miles
  • 2019 – 154,125 miles
  • 2018 – 144,445 miles
  • 2017 – 135,902 miles
  • 2016 – 131,816 miles
  • 2015 – 126,685 miles
  • 2014 – 116,276 miles
  • 2013 – 102,792 miles
  • 2012 – 87,596 miles
  • 2011 – 73,884 miles
  • 2010 – 59,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,921 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Mounting point for suspension arm corroded. (5.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryVehicle 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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Towbar component corroded, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Underside Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,921 miles (+11,836)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    186,921 miles
    Test number
    213106412576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Mounting point for suspension arm corroded. (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass175,085 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    175,085 miles
    Test number
    802388256822
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Corroded

  3. Fail175,085 miles (+7,580)6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,085 miles
    Test number
    594993095610
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Corroded

  4. Pass167,505 miles (+3,581)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    167,505 miles
    Test number
    314874755031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass163,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    163,924 miles
    Test number
    724881870276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail163,923 miles (+3,517)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,923 miles
    Test number
    445262820746
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass160,406 miles (+6,281)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    160,406 miles
    Test number
    350297695002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,125 miles (+9,680)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,125 miles
    Test number
    217869724819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,445 miles (+8,543)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    144,445 miles
    Test number
    301272751299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    135,902 miles
    Test number
    839975403859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail135,902 miles (+4,086)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,902 miles
    Test number
    971027899981
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass131,816 miles (+5,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    131,816 miles
    Test number
    239108500255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass126,685 miles (+10,409)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    126,685 miles
    Test number
    895565445898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass116,276 miles (+13,484)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    116,276 miles
    Test number
    615109904304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,792 miles (+15,196)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    102,792 miles
    Test number
    427725003318
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass87,596 miles (+13,712)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    87,596 miles
    Test number
    759092012337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,884 miles (+14,045)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    73,884 miles
    Test number
    336103421360
    • NoteSteering Rack slight play N/S/F

  18. Pass59,839 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,839 miles
    Test number
    363366820368
    • NoteSlight wear in steering rack n/s

  19. Fail59,839 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,839 miles
    Test number
    564379610375
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSlight wear in steering rack n/s

Questions about LA55 KPK

Does LA55 KPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 KPK expired on 10 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KPK?
The MOT on LA55 KPK expired on 10 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 KPK done?
LA55 KPK was recorded at 186,921 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 9,144 miles a year.
Has LA55 KPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KPK has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 KPK 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 KPK find?
LA55 KPK passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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