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Kia Sorento

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 3,497 cc

LA55 XGPMOT history

LA55 XGP is a black petrol Kia Sorento first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 215,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
215,410 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 XGP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 XGP was last recorded at 215,410 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 4,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,727 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,683 miles
Average per year
7,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,410 miles
  • 2025 – 210,727 miles
  • 2024 – 199,609 miles
  • 2023 – 194,648 miles
  • 2022 – 187,391 miles
  • 2021 – 180,740 miles
  • 2020 – 171,290 miles
  • 2019 – 161,695 miles
  • 2018 – 156,359 miles
  • 2017 – 150,138 miles
  • 2016 – 141,423 miles
  • 2015 – 136,783 miles
  • 2014 – 134,108 miles
  • 2013 – 125,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,410 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,410 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    215,410 miles
    Test number
    381574068103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail215,410 miles (+4,683)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,410 miles
    Test number
    272983278279
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass210,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    210,727 miles
    Test number
    818631392087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail210,726 miles (+11,117)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,726 miles
    Test number
    168092390185
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass199,609 miles (+4,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    199,609 miles
    Test number
    267864406225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass194,648 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    194,648 miles
    Test number
    643720288921
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail194,648 miles (+7,257)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,648 miles
    Test number
    895456109573
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass187,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    187,391 miles
    Test number
    189766407811
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail187,391 miles (+6,651)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,391 miles
    Test number
    859532889342
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass180,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    180,740 miles
    Test number
    609768524461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail180,740 miles (+9,450)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,740 miles
    Test number
    718941701181
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass171,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    171,290 miles
    Test number
    802690363388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail171,290 miles (+9,595)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,290 miles
    Test number
    495682953618
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  14. Pass161,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    161,695 miles
    Test number
    604451125989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail161,695 miles (+5,336)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,695 miles
    Test number
    602810244560
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass156,359 miles (+6,221)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    156,359 miles
    Test number
    983584293292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass150,138 miles (+8,715)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    150,138 miles
    Test number
    202026184052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass141,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    141,423 miles
    Test number
    978881871050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail141,423 miles (+4,640)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,423 miles
    Test number
    854735748014
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass136,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    136,783 miles
    Test number
    328262115431
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  21. Fail136,783 miles (+2,675)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,783 miles
    Test number
    198052615290
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  22. Pass134,108 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    134,108 miles
    Test number
    216297024221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail134,107 miles (+8,822)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,107 miles
    Test number
    398190214289
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass125,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    125,285 miles
    Test number
    677266703217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 XGP

Does LA55 XGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 XGP is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 XGP?
The MOT on LA55 XGP is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 XGP done?
LA55 XGP was recorded at 215,410 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 7,104 miles a year.
Has LA55 XGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 XGP has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 XGP 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 XGP find?
LA55 XGP passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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