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Kia Sorento

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LA55 KUOMOT history

LA55 KUO is a red diesel Kia Sorento first used on 7 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 268,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2024
Mileage
268,916 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
16,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KUO
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
7 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KUO was last recorded at 268,916 miles on 19 Sept 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
268,909 miles · 18 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
16,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 268,916 miles
  • 2022 – 258,312 miles
  • 2021 – 239,059 miles
  • 2020 – 223,055 miles
  • 2019 – 190,006 miles
  • 2018 – 152,957 miles
  • 2017 – 125,063 miles
  • 2016 – 90,107 miles
  • 2015 – 65,556 miles
  • 2014 – 60,160 miles
  • 2013 – 54,701 miles
  • 2012 – 47,209 miles
  • 2011 – 40,947 miles
  • 2010 – 35,130 miles
  • 2009 – 29,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass268,916 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass268,916 miles (+7)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    268,916 miles
    Test number
    843679811489
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail268,909 miles (+10,597)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,909 miles
    Test number
    916440722168
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass258,312 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    258,312 miles
    Test number
    521759350759
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail258,308 miles (+19,249)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,308 miles
    Test number
    389620418979
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass239,059 miles (+16,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    239,059 miles
    Test number
    396878724756
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass223,055 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    223,055 miles
    Test number
    418446087644
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail223,055 miles (+33,049)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,055 miles
    Test number
    800926276828
    • MajorCentral Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass190,006 miles (+37,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    190,006 miles
    Test number
    467829669049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass152,957 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    152,957 miles
    Test number
    708519149475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail152,174 miles (+27,111)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,174 miles
    Test number
    901250642621
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass125,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    125,063 miles
    Test number
    446752614636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,063 miles (+34,956)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,063 miles
    Test number
    284242974536
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass90,107 miles (+24,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,107 miles
    Test number
    337043673879
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass65,556 miles (+5,396)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,556 miles
    Test number
    227339215435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,160 miles (+5,459)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,160 miles
    Test number
    287497924181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,701 miles (+7,492)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,701 miles
    Test number
    737824133165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,209 miles (+6,262)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,209 miles
    Test number
    956580932175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,947 miles (+5,817)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,947 miles
    Test number
    109101031101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,130 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,130 miles
    Test number
    984131030175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,198 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,198 miles
    Test number
    771308249115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    27,724 miles
    Test number
    384256629072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 KUO

Does LA55 KUO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 KUO expired on 6 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KUO?
The MOT on LA55 KUO expired on 6 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 KUO done?
LA55 KUO was recorded at 268,916 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2023, an average of 16,470 miles a year.
Has LA55 KUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KUO has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 KUO 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 KUO find?
LA55 KUO passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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