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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LA55 KVOMOT history

LA55 KVO is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 7 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,696 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KVO
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 valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KVO was last recorded at 96,696 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 7,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,974 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,722 miles
Average per year
4,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,696 miles
  • 2024 – 88,974 miles
  • 2023 – 84,747 miles
  • 2022 – 80,319 miles
  • 2021 – 77,619 miles
  • 2020 – 76,068 miles
  • 2019 – 72,568 miles
  • 2018 – 68,947 miles
  • 2017 – 62,023 miles
  • 2016 – 56,342 miles
  • 2015 – 50,038 miles
  • 2014 – 46,321 miles
  • 2013 – 44,138 miles
  • 2012 – 41,400 miles
  • 2011 – 37,737 miles
  • 2010 – 30,814 miles
  • 2009 – 26,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,696 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,696 miles (+7,722)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,696 miles
    Test number
    615454398612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,974 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,974 miles
    Test number
    242958500090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,972 miles (+4,225)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,972 miles
    Test number
    177076510169
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle suspension components brake drums corroded all over
    • AdvisoryRear Coil springs stabilizing bar corroded all over
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass84,747 miles (+4,428)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,747 miles
    Test number
    895489002733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,319 miles (+113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,319 miles
    Test number
    255598908193
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail80,206 miles (+279)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,206 miles
    Test number
    725861791446
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail79,927 miles (+2,308)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,927 miles
    Test number
    469792995905
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 on plate (8.2.2.2 (a))

  8. Pass77,619 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,619 miles
    Test number
    738318754440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,068 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,068 miles
    Test number
    957256949053
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  10. Fail76,040 miles (+3,472)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,040 miles
    Test number
    289441771171
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  11. Pass72,568 miles (+3,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,568 miles
    Test number
    463927326963
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hand brake binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass68,947 miles (+6,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,947 miles
    Test number
    751385834943
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  13. Pass62,023 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,023 miles
    Test number
    569160734841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,008 miles (+5,666)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,008 miles
    Test number
    316533586598
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly Park brake causes binding from side to side. (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass56,342 miles (+6,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,342 miles
    Test number
    259588612970
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad worn (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass50,038 miles (+3,717)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,038 miles
    Test number
    347182715178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,321 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,321 miles
    Test number
    519162514116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail46,312 miles (+2,174)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,312 miles
    Test number
    787597604173
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass44,138 miles (+2,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,138 miles
    Test number
    229710203419
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  20. Pass41,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,400 miles
    Test number
    778190612135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,400 miles (+3,663)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,400 miles
    Test number
    548040012141
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass37,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,737 miles
    Test number
    258479801468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,737 miles (+6,923)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,737 miles
    Test number
    219069901188
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass30,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,814 miles
    Test number
    742406200137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,814 miles (+3,892)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,814 miles
    Test number
    214426900114
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail26,922 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,922 miles
    Test number
    530399379044
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass26,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,922 miles
    Test number
    633239679082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 KVO

Does LA55 KVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 KVO is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KVO?
The MOT on LA55 KVO is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 KVO done?
LA55 KVO was recorded at 96,696 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 4,152 miles a year.
Has LA55 KVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KVO has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 KVO 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 KVO find?
LA55 KVO passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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