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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LA55 KVJMOT history

LA55 KVJ is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 7 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 119,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2026
Mileage
119,774 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KVJ
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 31 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KVJ was last recorded at 119,774 miles on 1 Apr 2025, 5,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jun 2014: 63,565 miles, lower than 588,752 miles on 25 Jun 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,397 miles · 8 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,377 miles
Average per year
5,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,774 miles
  • 2024 – 114,397 miles
  • 2023 – 107,242 miles
  • 2022 – 102,947 miles
  • 2021 – 98,919 miles
  • 2020 – 96,066 miles
  • 2019 – 89,844 miles
  • 2018 – 85,435 miles
  • 2017 – 79,973 miles
  • 2016 – 75,145 miles
  • 2015 – 70,480 miles
  • 2014 – 63,565 miles
  • 2013 – 588,752 miles
  • 2012 – 49,186 miles
  • 2011 – 45,082 miles
  • 2010 – 38,720 miles
  • 2009 – 29,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,774 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

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 Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,774 miles (+5,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,774 miles
    Test number
    335106843472
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded
  2. Pass114,397 miles (+7,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,397 miles
    Test number
    938359866038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges of tread
  3. Pass107,242 miles (+4,295)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    107,242 miles
    Test number
    729713918560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,947 miles (+4,028)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,947 miles
    Test number
    362627534082
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass98,919 miles (+2,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,919 miles
    Test number
    178704896387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass96,066 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,066 miles
    Test number
    226199649721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail96,066 miles (+6,222)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,066 miles
    Test number
    994877780063
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass89,844 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,844 miles
    Test number
    294067122041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail89,844 miles (+4,409)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,844 miles
    Test number
    768715819415
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass85,435 miles (+5,462)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,435 miles
    Test number
    454180506320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing
    • AdvisorySteering rack pinion damp
  11. Pass79,973 miles (+4,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,973 miles
    Test number
    999025274786
    • 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)
  12. Pass75,145 miles (+4,665)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,145 miles
    Test number
    129951879881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,480 miles (+6,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,480 miles
    Test number
    527017465106
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass63,565 miles (-525,187)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,565 miles
    Test number
    349551664146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass588,752 miles (+539,566)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    588,752 miles
    Test number
    759006573189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,186 miles (+4,104)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,186 miles
    Test number
    487668472163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,082 miles
    Test number
    218656611143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,082 miles (+6,362)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,082 miles
    Test number
    518506611126
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  19. Pass38,720 miles (+9,462)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,720 miles
    Test number
    582749000124
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight leak from power steering rack
  20. Pass29,258 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,258 miles
    Test number
    864734019167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LA55 KVJ

Does LA55 KVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 KVJ expired on 31 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KVJ?
The MOT on LA55 KVJ expired on 31 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 KVJ done?
LA55 KVJ was recorded at 119,774 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2025, an average of 5,680 miles a year.
Has LA55 KVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KVJ has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LA55 KVJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA55 KVJ find?
LA55 KVJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: play in steering rack inner joint(s); underside corroded.

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