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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LA55 KWCMOT history

LA55 KWC is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 7 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 139,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2024
Mileage
139,508 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2023
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KWC
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 2 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KWC was last recorded at 139,508 miles on 14 Feb 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,506 miles · 10 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,508 miles
  • 2022 – 133,622 miles
  • 2021 – 128,563 miles
  • 2020 – 124,670 miles
  • 2019 – 118,604 miles
  • 2018 – 111,653 miles
  • 2017 – 101,810 miles
  • 2016 – 91,473 miles
  • 2015 – 84,088 miles
  • 2014 – 73,522 miles
  • 2013 – 63,908 miles
  • 2012 – 54,130 miles
  • 2011 – 44,363 miles
  • 2010 – 34,458 miles
  • 2009 – 24,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,508 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Chassis corroding some boarder line pass

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Ofside front tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,508 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    139,508 miles
    Test number
    229317155726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail139,506 miles (+5,884)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,506 miles
    Test number
    102244253555
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability on axle holed (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass133,622 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    133,622 miles
    Test number
    291892277809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail133,621 miles (+5,058)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,621 miles
    Test number
    371560824190
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holes x4 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,563 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    128,563 miles
    Test number
    204624188692
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryChassis corroding some boarder line pass
    • AdvisoryOfside front tyre worn on inner edge

  6. Fail128,561 miles (+3,891)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,561 miles
    Test number
    451803456637
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroding some boarder line pass
    • AdvisoryOfside front tyre worn on inner edge

  7. Pass124,670 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    124,670 miles
    Test number
    792795606250
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking brake effort low

  8. Fail124,668 miles (+6,064)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,668 miles
    Test number
    439404287434
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking brake effort low

  9. Pass118,604 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    118,604 miles
    Test number
    748532448308
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySome perishing on tyres

  10. Fail118,604 miles (+114)5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,604 miles
    Test number
    814964590839
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail118,490 miles (+6,837)9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,490 miles
    Test number
    913883663423
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split and not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracked and perished 245/70R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 245/70R16
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracked and perished 245/70R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass111,653 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,653 miles
    Test number
    745448440192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail111,643 miles (+9,833)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,643 miles
    Test number
    617320156014
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass101,810 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,810 miles
    Test number
    396941555931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,585 miles (+10,112)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,585 miles
    Test number
    114492257276
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass91,473 miles (+75)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,473 miles
    Test number
    793438781824
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail91,398 miles (+7,310)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,398 miles
    Test number
    419225006021
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail84,088 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,088 miles
    Test number
    269363605178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass84,088 miles (+10,566)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,088 miles
    Test number
    416623505176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,522 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,522 miles
    Test number
    609894094096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail73,522 miles (+9,614)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,522 miles
    Test number
    915124994028
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass63,908 miles (+9,778)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,908 miles
    Test number
    915501003194
    • NoteHand brake closer to max travel

  23. Pass54,130 miles (+9,767)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,130 miles
    Test number
    255933302196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,363 miles (+9,905)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,363 miles
    Test number
    748974591026
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  25. Pass34,458 miles (+640)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,458 miles
    Test number
    184759990024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteO/s steering rack gator damp

  26. Pass33,818 miles (+8)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    33,818 miles
    Test number
    352281440036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 oil leak from o/s steering rack

  27. Fail33,810 miles (+9,055)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,810 miles
    Test number
    822219030012
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 oil leak from o/s steering rack

  28. Pass24,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,755 miles
    Test number
    432801749093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 KWC

Does LA55 KWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 KWC expired on 2 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KWC?
The MOT on LA55 KWC expired on 2 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 KWC done?
LA55 KWC was recorded at 139,508 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2023, an average of 8,191 miles a year.
Has LA55 KWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KWC has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 KWC 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 KWC find?
LA55 KWC passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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