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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LA55 KVWMOT history

LA55 KVW is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 7 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 104,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 May 2023
Mileage
104,549 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 May 2023
Latest MOT test
17 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KVW was last recorded at 104,549 miles on 17 May 2022, 6,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,980 miles · 18 May 2021
Between the last two tests
6,569 miles
Average per year
5,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,549 miles
  • 2021 – 97,980 miles
  • 2020 – 89,218 miles
  • 2019 – 83,323 miles
  • 2018 – 74,308 miles
  • 2017 – 64,550 miles
  • 2016 – 63,242 miles
  • 2015 – 60,253 miles
  • 2014 – 57,032 miles
  • 2013 – 53,739 miles
  • 2012 – 50,404 miles
  • 2011 – 47,857 miles
  • 2010 – 42,852 miles
  • 2009 – 31,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,549 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,549 miles (+6,569)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    104,549 miles
    Test number
    130801597718
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,980 miles (+8,762)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    97,980 miles
    Test number
    441218358156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,218 miles (+5,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    89,218 miles
    Test number
    725577821851
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,323 miles (+9,015)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,323 miles
    Test number
    386701942934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,308 miles (+9,758)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,308 miles
    Test number
    559970791295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,550 miles
    Test number
    255157134696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,550 miles (+1,308)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,550 miles
    Test number
    938904824683
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  8. Pass63,242 miles (+2,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,242 miles
    Test number
    460549099112
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  9. Pass60,253 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,253 miles
    Test number
    118665055469
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail60,216 miles (+3,184)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,216 miles
    Test number
    847109945056
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass57,032 miles (+3,293)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,032 miles
    Test number
    827687854065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,739 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,739 miles
    Test number
    236489633059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail53,731 miles (+3,327)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,731 miles
    Test number
    437028933003
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail50,404 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,404 miles
    Test number
    185310342490
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass50,404 miles (+2,547)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,404 miles
    Test number
    258270542001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,857 miles (+5,005)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,857 miles
    Test number
    147681431069
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass42,852 miles (+11,034)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    42,852 miles
    Test number
    110151310049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,818 miles
    Test number
    580111049043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 KVW

Does LA55 KVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 KVW expired on 17 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KVW?
The MOT on LA55 KVW expired on 17 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 KVW done?
LA55 KVW was recorded at 104,549 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2022, an average of 5,484 miles a year.
Has LA55 KVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KVW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on LA55 KVW 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 KVW find?
LA55 KVW passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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