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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LA55 LCFMOT history

LA55 LCF is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 27 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2024
Mileage
123,751 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 LCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA55 LCF was last recorded at 123,751 miles on 12 Aug 2024, 2,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,830 miles · 2 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2,921 miles
Average per year
5,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,751 miles
  • 2023 – 120,830 miles
  • 2022 – 112,196 miles
  • 2021 – 109,759 miles
  • 2020 – 104,801 miles
  • 2019 – 102,827 miles
  • 2018 – 96,142 miles
  • 2017 – 89,048 miles
  • 2016 – 81,048 miles
  • 2015 – 73,857 miles
  • 2014 – 66,515 miles
  • 2013 – 62,255 miles
  • 2012 – 59,911 miles
  • 2011 – 55,147 miles
  • 2010 – 49,198 miles
  • 2009 – 38,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,751 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch + jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,751 miles (+2,921)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,751 miles
    Test number
    460775949928
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch + jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass120,830 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,830 miles
    Test number
    152005151132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail120,830 miles (+8,634)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,830 miles
    Test number
    902726826370
    • MajorFront Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass112,196 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    112,196 miles
    Test number
    781458361504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,759 miles (+865)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,759 miles
    Test number
    253606971481
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail108,894 miles (+4,093)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,894 miles
    Test number
    646667911985
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,801 miles (+1,974)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,801 miles
    Test number
    269298296250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  8. Pass102,827 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,827 miles
    Test number
    412526237046
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both OSF OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake high needs adjusting
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both NS OS (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSF 2mm OSF 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail102,827 miles (+6,685)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,827 miles
    Test number
    903062448529
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both OSF OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake high needs adjusting
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both NS OS (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSF 2mm OSF 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass96,142 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,142 miles
    Test number
    789876040205
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail96,142 miles (+7,094)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,142 miles
    Test number
    593061906133
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass89,048 miles (+8,000)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,048 miles
    Test number
    472170515705
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam images weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit OSF/NSF 255/55R18 valve stems perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit OSR/NSR 255/55R18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass81,048 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,048 miles
    Test number
    207570903308
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front windscreen wipers split

  14. Fail81,048 miles (+7,191)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,048 miles
    Test number
    930670638367
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front windscreen wipers split

  15. Pass73,857 miles (+9)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,857 miles
    Test number
    989579635214
    • NoteBrakes ; o/s/f pipe corroded at hose connection
    • NoteDrivers view ; screen damage zone A lower area , not considered an issue
    • NoteEngine ; oil leak ?
    • NoteEngine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
    • NoteSeatbelts ; o/s/f slow to retract & n/s/r slow to retract ( twisted , suspect on reel ? )
    • NoteTyres ; n/s/f tread balding outer edge & o/s/f tread balding on inner edge

  16. Fail73,848 miles (+7,333)1 dangerous3 failures2 repaired10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,848 miles
    Test number
    289007435271
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteBrakes ; front brake discs corroded on inner face 30 % approx , recommend replace
    • NoteBrakes ; front brake pads approx 4 mm
    • NoteBrakes ; o/s/f pipe corroded at hose connection
    • NoteDrivers view ; screen damage zone A lower area , not considered an issue
    • NoteEngine ; oil leak ?
    • NoteEngine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
    • NoteLighting ; registration lamp lenses deteriorated
    • NotePropshafts ; *** Front propshaft rear U.J. excessively worn , recommend replace A.S.A.P.
    • NoteSeatbelts ; o/s/f slow to retract & n/s/r slow to retract ( twisted , suspect on reel ? )
    • NoteTyres ; n/s/f tread balding outer edge & o/s/f tread balding on inner edge

  17. Pass66,515 miles (+4,260)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,515 miles
    Test number
    375423014276
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to engine and both sills

  18. Pass62,255 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,255 miles
    Test number
    538173133235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail62,252 miles (+2,341)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,252 miles
    Test number
    898673533211
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass59,911 miles (+4,764)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,911 miles
    Test number
    547923242279
    • NoteUnable to inspect rear seatbelts

  21. Pass55,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,147 miles
    Test number
    835758321204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    419283251124
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass54,444 miles (+5,246)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,444 miles
    Test number
    139730951015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,198 miles (+10,345)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,198 miles
    Test number
    642344140015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,853 miles
    Test number
    461065849052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 LCF

Does LA55 LCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 LCF expired on 1 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 LCF?
The MOT on LA55 LCF expired on 1 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 LCF done?
LA55 LCF was recorded at 123,751 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2024, an average of 5,481 miles a year.
Has LA55 LCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 LCF has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 LCF 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 LCF find?
LA55 LCF failed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2024 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch + jacking point; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn, and 6 more.

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