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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LA55 KUUMOT history

LA55 KUU is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 7 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 121,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2023
Mileage
121,669 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KUU
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 18 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KUU was last recorded at 121,669 miles on 31 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,669 miles · 30 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,669 miles
  • 2021 – 117,477 miles
  • 2020 – 103,963 miles
  • 2019 – 82,412 miles
  • 2017 – 81,846 miles
  • 2016 – 80,576 miles
  • 2015 – 79,563 miles
  • 2014 – 75,110 miles
  • 2013 – 66,158 miles
  • 2012 – 57,127 miles
  • 2010 – 48,081 miles
  • 2009 – 36,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,669 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ROLL BAR D-BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ROLL BAR D-BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ROLL BAR D-BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL PANEL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,669 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    121,669 miles
    Test number
    755810103390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,669 miles (+4,192)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,669 miles
    Test number
    763829453438
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn front shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,477 miles (+13,514)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,477 miles
    Test number
    942877269996
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,963 miles (+21,551)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,963 miles
    Test number
    674238782735
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass82,412 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,412 miles
    Test number
    345072008388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ROLL BAR D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ROLL BAR D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ROLL BAR D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ROLL BAR D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail82,412 miles (+566)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,412 miles
    Test number
    664011482585
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ROLL BAR D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ROLL BAR D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ROLL BAR D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ROLL BAR D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,846 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,846 miles
    Test number
    935083135119
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail81,831 miles (+1,255)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,831 miles
    Test number
    754806214694
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass80,576 miles (+1,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,576 miles
    Test number
    990718294151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  10. Pass79,563 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,563 miles
    Test number
    527219395078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail79,551 miles (+4,441)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,551 miles
    Test number
    328125985076
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass75,110 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,110 miles
    Test number
    186435844056
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Fail75,110 miles (+8,952)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,110 miles
    Test number
    798434344002
    • FailureMechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass66,158 miles (+10)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,158 miles
    Test number
    175531413073
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering system

  15. Fail66,148 miles (+9,021)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,148 miles
    Test number
    735530113055
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in steering system

  16. Pass57,127 miles (+9,046)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,127 miles
    Test number
    905084002082
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre warn on inner edge

  17. Pass48,081 miles (+11,658)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,081 miles
    Test number
    702087230377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,423 miles (+4,751)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,423 miles
    Test number
    322095639360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,672 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,672 miles
    Test number
    730714159050
    • NoteUnable to check all rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Questions about LA55 KUU

Does LA55 KUU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 KUU expired on 18 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KUU?
The MOT on LA55 KUU expired on 18 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 KUU done?
LA55 KUU was recorded at 121,669 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2022, an average of 6,658 miles a year.
Has LA55 KUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KUU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LA55 KUU 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 KUU find?
LA55 KUU passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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