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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LA55 KURMOT history

LA55 KUR is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 7 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2024
Mileage
89,065 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KUR
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
7 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KUR was last recorded at 89,065 miles on 15 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,065 miles · 14 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,065 miles
  • 2022 – 82,841 miles
  • 2021 – 75,901 miles
  • 2020 – 68,261 miles
  • 2019 – 67,927 miles
  • 2018 – 60,593 miles
  • 2017 – 57,204 miles
  • 2016 – 54,743 miles
  • 2015 – 54,384 miles
  • 2014 – 51,814 miles
  • 2013 – 47,284 miles
  • 2012 – 41,026 miles
  • 2011 – 35,083 miles
  • 2010 – 28,121 miles
  • 2009 – 20,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,065 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,065 miles
    Test number
    277293048039
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,065 miles (+6,224)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,065 miles
    Test number
    939559965589
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,841 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,841 miles
    Test number
    592371740361
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail82,841 miles (+6,940)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,841 miles
    Test number
    662056572966
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass75,901 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,901 miles
    Test number
    462132670883
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail75,901 miles (+7,640)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,901 miles
    Test number
    743089224623
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Mounting on rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Mounting on rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass68,261 miles (+334)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,261 miles
    Test number
    414199843647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass67,927 miles (+7,334)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,927 miles
    Test number
    775820759512
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass60,593 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,593 miles
    Test number
    228476903799
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail60,593 miles (+3,389)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,593 miles
    Test number
    610293575680
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass57,204 miles (+2,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,204 miles
    Test number
    171528166184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass54,743 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,743 miles
    Test number
    321376905532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,384 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,384 miles
    Test number
    527960575026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,814 miles (+4,530)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,814 miles
    Test number
    768952264030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  15. Pass47,284 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,284 miles
    Test number
    195894873491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,280 miles (+6,254)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,280 miles
    Test number
    938492373086
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass41,026 miles (+5,943)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,026 miles
    Test number
    555052462013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,083 miles (+6,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,083 miles
    Test number
    888672861053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail28,121 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,121 miles
    Test number
    750357460029
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass28,121 miles (+7,937)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,121 miles
    Test number
    913327860010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass20,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,184 miles
    Test number
    302279469086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 KUR

Does LA55 KUR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 KUR expired on 16 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KUR?
The MOT on LA55 KUR expired on 16 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 KUR done?
LA55 KUR was recorded at 89,065 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2023, an average of 4,773 miles a year.
Has LA55 KUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KUR has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 KUR 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 KUR find?
LA55 KUR passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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