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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LA55 LCLMOT history

LA55 LCL is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 27 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 168,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2022
Mileage
168,701 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 LCL
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 19 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA55 LCL was last recorded at 168,701 miles on 31 Aug 2022, 6,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,583 miles · 11 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
6,118 miles
Average per year
10,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 168,701 miles
  • 2021 – 162,583 miles
  • 2020 – 156,754 miles
  • 2019 – 150,179 miles
  • 2018 – 137,597 miles
  • 2017 – 124,583 miles
  • 2016 – 111,842 miles
  • 2015 – 96,072 miles
  • 2014 – 86,316 miles
  • 2013 – 75,939 miles
  • 2012 – 65,133 miles
  • 2011 – 53,048 miles
  • 2010 – 41,054 miles
  • 2009 – 29,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail168,701 miles
  • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded in placesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail168,701 miles (+6,118)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,701 miles
    Test number
    896121772148
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded in places
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass162,583 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    162,583 miles
    Test number
    523052511350
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded in places

  3. Fail162,583 miles (+5,829)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,583 miles
    Test number
    686297949037
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded in places

  4. Pass156,754 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    156,754 miles
    Test number
    170005569245
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody slightly corroded in places

  5. Fail156,753 miles (+6,574)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,753 miles
    Test number
    862563974389
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody slightly corroded in places

  6. Pass150,179 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    150,179 miles
    Test number
    886873050050
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome suspension components corroded slightly

  7. Fail150,179 miles (+12,582)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,179 miles
    Test number
    884084779733
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testTowbar component excessively damaged Tow bar socket insecure (6.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome suspension components corroded slightly

  8. Pass137,597 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    137,597 miles
    Test number
    487421255811
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectric sockets plate corroded off
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail137,597 miles (+13,014)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,597 miles
    Test number
    933388251798
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass124,583 miles (+12,741)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    124,583 miles
    Test number
    374113344123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear diff seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass111,842 miles (+98)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    111,842 miles
    Test number
    494084739626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear axle diff seal seeping
    • AdvisorySteering rack retaining bracket slightly worn

  12. Fail111,744 miles (+15,672)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,744 miles
    Test number
    432228119725
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear axle diff seal seeping
    • AdvisorySteering rack retaining bracket slightly worn

  13. Pass96,072 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    96,072 miles
    Test number
    635542235223
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNote, unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to grease

  14. Fail96,072 miles (+1,141)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,072 miles
    Test number
    467492535261
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNote, unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to grease

  15. Pass94,931 miles (+8,615)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,931 miles
    Test number
    278116935488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,316 miles (+10,377)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    86,316 miles
    Test number
    976699254098
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Pass75,939 miles (+10,806)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,939 miles
    Test number
    195780553474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass65,133 miles (+12,085)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,133 miles
    Test number
    498342152015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteBoth front tyre's worn on inside edge 255/55 R18
    • NoteSlight play in n/s inner tie-rod

  19. Pass53,048 miles (+11,994)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,048 miles
    Test number
    319433851047
    • NoteN/s/f stearing rack has slight play in

  20. Pass41,054 miles (+11,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,054 miles
    Test number
    783005050077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  21. Pass29,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,156 miles
    Test number
    520918759079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 LCL

Does LA55 LCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 LCL expired on 19 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 LCL?
The MOT on LA55 LCL expired on 19 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 LCL done?
LA55 LCL was recorded at 168,701 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2022, an average of 10,332 miles a year.
Has LA55 LCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 LCL has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LA55 LCL 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 LCL find?
LA55 LCL failed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2022 with 3 major defects and 4 advisories: driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.; nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 4 more.

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