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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LA55 KUVMOT history

LA55 KUV is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 7 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025 and it has passed 9 of 17 MOT tests, with 172,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2025
Mileage
172,394 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2024
MOT tests
17
9 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KUV was last recorded at 172,394 miles on 9 Aug 2024, 55,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,085 miles · 12 May 2017
Between the last two tests
55,309 miles
Average per year
9,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,394 miles
  • 2017 – 117,085 miles
  • 2016 – 108,967 miles
  • 2015 – 100,241 miles
  • 2014 – 94,502 miles
  • 2013 – 89,928 miles
  • 2012 – 78,544 miles
  • 2011 – 62,575 miles
  • 2010 – 50,159 miles
  • 2009 – 32,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,394 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,394 miles (+55,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    172,394 miles
    Test number
    131481370792
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,085 miles (+8,118)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,085 miles
    Test number
    646471734093
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  3. Pass108,967 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,967 miles
    Test number
    784780336194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  4. Fail108,967 miles (+8,726)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,967 miles
    Test number
    958564961481
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  5. Pass100,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,241 miles
    Test number
    358078035146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,241 miles (+5,739)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,241 miles
    Test number
    288438335116
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass94,502 miles (+4,574)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,502 miles
    Test number
    317809534169
    • NoteO/s/r inner sill corroded

  8. Pass89,928 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,928 miles
    Test number
    219724193167
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  9. Fail89,924 miles (+11,380)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,924 miles
    Test number
    967903293192
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  10. Pass78,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    78,544 miles
    Test number
    478700432296
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail78,544 miles (+15,969)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,544 miles
    Test number
    175258022286
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass62,575 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,575 miles
    Test number
    707597421246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Fail62,575 miles (+12,416)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,575 miles
    Test number
    875987821245
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass50,159 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,159 miles
    Test number
    511283920229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,022 miles (+17,055)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,022 miles
    Test number
    961398310235
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass32,967 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,967 miles
    Test number
    180468569434
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAccedent damage o/s/r wheel arch

  17. Fail32,967 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,967 miles
    Test number
    490095969052
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAccedent damage o/s/r wheel arch

Questions about LA55 KUV

Does LA55 KUV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 KUV expired on 8 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KUV?
The MOT on LA55 KUV expired on 8 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 KUV done?
LA55 KUV was recorded at 172,394 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2024, an average of 9,037 miles a year.
Has LA55 KUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KUV has failed 8 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2017.
Has the mileage on LA55 KUV 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 KUV find?
LA55 KUV passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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