Hyundai Sonata
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc
LA55 XJBMOT history
LA55 XJB is a blue petrol Hyundai Sonata first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 106,405 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 106,405 km
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 11 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,262 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 XJB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Hyundai
- Model
- Sonata
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 XJB was last recorded at 106,405 km on 7 Aug 2026, 8,665 km more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,740 km · 24 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,665 km
- Average per year
- 7,262 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,405 km
- 2025 – 97,740 km
- 2023 – 72,115 km
- 2022 – 67,157 km
- 2021 – 61,167 km
- 2018 – 44,628 km
- 2016 – 30,118 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,405 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside and nearside headlamp masks / beam deflectors fitted. (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
18 tests since 4 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,405 km4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 106,405 km
- Test number
- 449883355722
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside and nearside headlamp masks / beam deflectors fitted. (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail106,405 km (+8,665)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,405 km
- Test number
- 577982638607
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass97,740 km1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 97,740 km
- Test number
- 266892810653
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside and nearside beam adjusters. (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Fail97,740 km2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,740 km
- Test number
- 897484424037
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside and nearside beam adjusters. (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass85,656 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 85,656 miles
- Test number
- 398753643415
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail85,656 miles4 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,656 miles
- Test number
- 789551439647
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass72,115 km (+4,958)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 72,115 km
- Test number
- 373241593182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated
Pass67,157 km (+5,990)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 67,157 km
- Test number
- 246852747939
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear seat backs missing at time of test
Pass61,167 km1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 61,167 km
- Test number
- 103737127915
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail61,167 km2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,167 km
- Test number
- 156215101882
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass55,372 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 55,372 miles
- Test number
- 594063999738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,363 miles (+8,975)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,363 miles
- Test number
- 548036597896
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass46,388 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 46,388 miles
- Test number
- 638512647787
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/side and n/side headlamps have deflectors fitted so no kick back
- AdvisoryRear seats missing
Pass44,628 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 44,628 km
- Test number
- 943182392966
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam image converters fitted no kick up visible
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear seats removed at time of test
Fail44,628 km1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,628 km
- Test number
- 950985409797
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam image converters fitted no kick up visible
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear seats removed at time of test
Pass37,422 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 37,422 miles
- Test number
- 492503766565
- AdvisoryRear seats removed
- AdvisoryHeadlamp masks fitted
Pass30,118 km (+6)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 30,118 km
- Test number
- 294572825907
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted .
- AdvisoryHeadlights have aim masks on .
- AdvisoryNearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .
- AdvisoryRear seat, rear backs missing .
Fail30,112 km3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,112 km
- Test number
- 840870309575
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted .
- AdvisoryNearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .
- AdvisoryRear seat, rear backs missing .
Questions about LA55 XJB
- Does LA55 XJB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 XJB is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 XJB?
- The MOT on LA55 XJB is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA55 XJB done?
- LA55 XJB was recorded at 106,405 km at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 7,262 km a year.
- Has LA55 XJB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 XJB has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LA55 XJB 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 XJB find?
- LA55 XJB passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside headlamp masks / beam deflectors fitted.; passenger seat(s) missing at time of test; passenger seat(s) missing at time of test, and 1 more.
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