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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LA55 KTTMOT history

LA55 KTT is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 201,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
201,305 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KTT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA55 KTT was last recorded at 201,305 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 1,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2021: 112,786 miles, lower than 147,924 miles on 24 Sept 2020.

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
199,410 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,895 miles
Average per year
8,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,305 miles
  • 2025 – 199,410 miles
  • 2024 – 196,195 miles
  • 2023 – 190,949 miles
  • 2022 – 186,838 miles
  • 2021 – 112,786 miles
  • 2020 – 147,924 miles
  • 2019 – 134,789 miles
  • 2018 – 130,031 miles
  • 2017 – 126,952 miles
  • 2016 – 125,274 miles
  • 2015 – 123,237 miles
  • 2014 – 118,617 miles
  • 2013 – 110,180 miles
  • 2012 – 95,953 miles
  • 2011 – 82,032 miles
  • 2010 – 66,578 miles
  • 2009 – 51,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail201,305 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Body component slightly loose step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail201,305 miles (+1,895)2 dangerous12 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,305 miles
    Test number
    850644924446
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Body component slightly loose step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass199,410 miles (+3,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    199,410 miles
    Test number
    351556652307
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass196,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    196,195 miles
    Test number
    586526158763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail196,195 miles (+5,246)2 dangerous8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,195 miles
    Test number
    205027349464
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass190,949 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    190,949 miles
    Test number
    618534444070
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded, not structural or prescribed area

  6. Fail190,948 miles (+4,110)1 dangerous4 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,948 miles
    Test number
    765001471528
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded, not structural or prescribed area

  7. Pass186,838 miles (+74,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    186,838 miles
    Test number
    239651760027
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,786 miles
    Test number
    546777109686
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail112,786 miles (-35,138)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,786 miles
    Test number
    307312509316
    • Repaired at testRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass147,924 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    147,924 miles
    Test number
    266827166183
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail147,924 miles (+13,135)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,924 miles
    Test number
    598853542696
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working front both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass134,789 miles (+4,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,789 miles
    Test number
    291673486660
    • AdvisoryNearside HANDBRAKE LOW

  13. Pass130,031 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    130,031 miles
    Test number
    395987930883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,952 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    126,952 miles
    Test number
    478238030166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,274 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    125,274 miles
    Test number
    544208501184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass123,237 miles (+4,620)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    123,237 miles
    Test number
    866810295021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,617 miles (+8,437)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    118,617 miles
    Test number
    667347194063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,180 miles (+14,227)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    110,180 miles
    Test number
    339808203055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,953 miles
    Test number
    166411932492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,953 miles (+13,921)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,953 miles
    Test number
    517981732090
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

  21. Pass82,032 miles (+15,454)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    82,032 miles
    Test number
    995184721019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,578 miles (+14,599)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,578 miles
    Test number
    510018120028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,979 miles
    Test number
    994374039024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 KTT

Does LA55 KTT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 KTT expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KTT?
The MOT on LA55 KTT expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 KTT done?
LA55 KTT was recorded at 201,305 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 8,447 miles a year.
Has LA55 KTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KTT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 KTT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA55 KTT find?
LA55 KTT failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 12 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; central rear seat belt not functioning as intended, and 16 more.

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