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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LA55 KPNMOT history

LA55 KPN is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
137,959 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KPN
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 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KPN was last recorded at 137,959 miles on 30 Apr 2025, 206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,753 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
206 miles
Average per year
6,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,959 miles
  • 2024 – 132,424 miles
  • 2023 – 124,310 miles
  • 2022 – 119,015 miles
  • 2021 – 110,596 miles
  • 2020 – 107,087 miles
  • 2019 – 101,045 miles
  • 2018 – 94,676 miles
  • 2017 – 87,703 miles
  • 2016 – 81,268 miles
  • 2015 – 76,643 miles
  • 2014 – 72,219 miles
  • 2013 – 60,207 miles
  • 2012 – 52,076 miles
  • 2011 – 44,860 miles
  • 2010 – 35,691 miles
  • 2009 – 31,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,959 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • General underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,959 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    137,959 miles
    Test number
    886854685608
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail137,959 miles (+206)3 repaired2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,959 miles
    Test number
    487012981624
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail137,753 miles (+5,329)13 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,753 miles
    Test number
    534280453789
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner 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 Rear Inner 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass132,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,424 miles
    Test number
    530173123429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail132,424 miles (+8,114)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,424 miles
    Test number
    292136851328
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,310 miles (+5,295)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,310 miles
    Test number
    178874126466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,015 miles (+8,419)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,015 miles
    Test number
    324033934252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,596 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,596 miles
    Test number
    488156306038
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  9. Fail110,596 miles (+3,509)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,596 miles
    Test number
    750108351291
    • MajorBrake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorBrake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  10. Pass107,087 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,087 miles
    Test number
    192587493897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,018 miles (+5,973)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,018 miles
    Test number
    259759480654
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass101,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,045 miles
    Test number
    355493783708
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail101,045 miles (+6,369)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,045 miles
    Test number
    767047908325
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass94,676 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    94,676 miles
    Test number
    543527931526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,654 miles (+6,951)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,654 miles
    Test number
    632647771782
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass87,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,703 miles
    Test number
    227774697454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,703 miles (+6,435)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,703 miles
    Test number
    380283116514
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass81,268 miles (+4,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    81,268 miles
    Test number
    803797377801
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass76,643 miles (+4,424)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,643 miles
    Test number
    738444735029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,219 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    72,219 miles
    Test number
    165433844057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Fail72,219 miles (+12,012)5 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,219 miles
    Test number
    266603944015
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass60,207 miles (+8,131)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,207 miles
    Test number
    705346533039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Pass52,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,076 miles
    Test number
    737279612048
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Fail52,076 miles (+7,216)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,076 miles
    Test number
    336769212085
    • DangerousRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAdvise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches plus outer sills due to trims fitted.

  25. Pass44,860 miles (+9,169)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,860 miles
    Test number
    787265441011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,691 miles (+4,581)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,691 miles
    Test number
    122067640017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,110 miles
    Test number
    242429549023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail31,110 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,110 miles
    Test number
    951119349039
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA55 KPN

Does LA55 KPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 KPN expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KPN?
The MOT on LA55 KPN expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 KPN done?
LA55 KPN was recorded at 137,959 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2025, an average of 6,598 miles a year.
Has LA55 KPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KPN has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 KPN 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 KPN find?
LA55 KPN passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 8 more.

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