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Kia Sorento

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LA55 KTUMOT history

LA55 KTU is a red diesel Kia Sorento first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 119,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,208 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KTU
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 valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KTU was last recorded at 119,208 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 9,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2012: 27,529 miles, lower than 35,246 miles on 2 Mar 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,525 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,683 miles
Average per year
5,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,208 miles
  • 2025 – 109,525 miles
  • 2024 – 104,276 miles
  • 2023 – 97,031 miles
  • 2022 – 92,572 miles
  • 2021 – 89,251 miles
  • 2020 – 87,579 miles
  • 2019 – 82,493 miles
  • 2018 – 77,473 miles
  • 2017 – 71,839 miles
  • 2016 – 66,013 miles
  • 2015 – 60,227 miles
  • 2014 – 53,662 miles
  • 2013 – 47,486 miles
  • 2012 – 27,529 miles
  • 2011 – 35,246 miles
  • 2010 – 26,868 miles
  • 2009 – 20,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,208 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,208 miles (+9,683)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,208 miles
    Test number
    313269153081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,525 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    109,525 miles
    Test number
    870081264552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,276 miles (+7,245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    104,276 miles
    Test number
    977624485004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass97,031 miles (+4,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,031 miles
    Test number
    163263404371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,572 miles
    Test number
    715453390542
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail92,572 miles (+3,321)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,572 miles
    Test number
    233635034436
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass89,251 miles (+1,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,251 miles
    Test number
    562847941097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass87,579 miles (+5,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,579 miles
    Test number
    774106020654
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass82,493 miles (+5,020)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,493 miles
    Test number
    772520199932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,473 miles (+5,634)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,473 miles
    Test number
    590899366294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,839 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,839 miles
    Test number
    177492829874
    • AdvisoryFront Upper wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front track rod end dust cover slightly damaged but prevents the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside rear number plate dim
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner steering joints
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket corroded and flange

  12. Fail71,839 miles (+5,826)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,839 miles
    Test number
    308083033963
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front track rod end dust cover slightly damaged but prevents the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside rear number plate dim
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner steering joints
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket corroded and flange

  13. Pass66,013 miles (+5,786)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,013 miles
    Test number
    282525934860
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded at all flange joints.
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass60,227 miles (+6,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,227 miles
    Test number
    995751075006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass53,662 miles (+6,176)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,662 miles
    Test number
    157106174457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,486 miles (+19,957)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,486 miles
    Test number
    665976663095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,529 miles (-7,717)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,529 miles
    Test number
    366783972052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,246 miles (+8,378)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,246 miles
    Test number
    799841661034
    • DangerousN/s/r hub leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount is in place but not very secure

  19. Pass26,868 miles (+5,926)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,868 miles
    Test number
    170049640443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    20,942 miles
    Test number
    162251859036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 KTU

Does LA55 KTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 KTU is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KTU?
The MOT on LA55 KTU is valid until 23 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 KTU done?
LA55 KTU was recorded at 119,208 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 5,613 miles a year.
Has LA55 KTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KTU has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LA55 KTU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA55 KTU find?
LA55 KTU passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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