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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LA55 KTXMOT history

LA55 KTX is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 178,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2025
Mileage
178,485 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KTX
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 26 May 2025
Latest MOT test
22 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KTX was last recorded at 178,485 miles on 22 May 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,485 miles · 21 May 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 178,485 miles
  • 2023 – 163,564 miles
  • 2022 – 154,577 miles
  • 2021 – 150,515 miles
  • 2019 – 149,335 miles
  • 2018 – 143,637 miles
  • 2017 – 139,831 miles
  • 2016 – 132,909 miles
  • 2015 – 124,087 miles
  • 2014 – 110,314 miles
  • 2013 – 100,997 miles
  • 2012 – 87,744 miles
  • 2011 – 72,155 miles
  • 2010 – 58,316 miles
  • 2009 – 41,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,485 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front undersill corroded and holedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear undersill and outer sill corroded and holedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear undersill and outer sill corroded and holedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,485 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    178,485 miles
    Test number
    277349219729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front undersill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear undersill and outer sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear undersill and outer sill corroded and holed

  2. Fail178,485 miles (+14,921)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,485 miles
    Test number
    931846598357
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rears X2 to flexible hoses corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed rear exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front undersill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear undersill and outer sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear undersill and outer sill corroded and holed

  3. Pass163,564 miles (+8,987)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    163,564 miles
    Test number
    670108584063
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  4. Pass154,577 miles (+4,062)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    154,577 miles
    Test number
    457615694227
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass150,515 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    150,515 miles
    Test number
    568057927841
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail150,513 miles (+1,178)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,513 miles
    Test number
    325908853111
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass149,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    149,335 miles
    Test number
    520104364766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail149,334 miles (+5,697)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,334 miles
    Test number
    382634099358
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass143,637 miles (+3,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    143,637 miles
    Test number
    268857763086
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass139,831 miles (+6,922)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    139,831 miles
    Test number
    338560411104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    132,909 miles
    Test number
    428045654237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail132,909 miles (+8,822)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,909 miles
    Test number
    293936622116
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and edges worn (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass124,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    124,087 miles
    Test number
    108467585138
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail124,087 miles (+13,773)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,087 miles
    Test number
    936467685183
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass110,314 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    110,314 miles
    Test number
    227340964160
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail110,314 miles (+9,317)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,314 miles
    Test number
    298050864439
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass100,997 miles (+13,253)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    100,997 miles
    Test number
    189855283175
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wiper blades poor

  18. Fail87,744 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,744 miles
    Test number
    189434782116
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass87,744 miles (+15,589)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    87,744 miles
    Test number
    935254082158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,155 miles (+29)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,155 miles
    Test number
    276605771148
    • NoteOff side door mirror glass slightly insecure

  21. Fail72,126 miles (+13,810)1 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,126 miles
    Test number
    445314771130
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteNear side front side light bulb intermittantly not working
    • NoteOff side front door mirror glass slightly insecure
    • NoteOff side rear number plate light dim

  22. Pass58,316 miles (+253)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,316 miles
    Test number
    894090380119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside door mirror glass is cracked.

  23. Fail58,063 miles (+16,127)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,063 miles
    Test number
    863915870131
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside door mirror glass is cracked.

  24. Pass41,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,936 miles
    Test number
    270301989142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 KTX

Does LA55 KTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 KTX expired on 26 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KTX?
The MOT on LA55 KTX expired on 26 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 KTX done?
LA55 KTX was recorded at 178,485 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2024, an average of 9,168 miles a year.
Has LA55 KTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KTX has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 KTX 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 KTX find?
LA55 KTX passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front undersill corroded and holed; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear undersill and outer sill corroded and holed, and 1 more.

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