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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LB54 VAJMOT history

LB54 VAJ is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2023
Mileage
89,205 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VAJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VAJ was last recorded at 89,205 miles on 19 Dec 2022, 4,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,972 miles · 9 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
4,233 miles
Average per year
4,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 89,205 miles
  • 2021 – 84,972 miles
  • 2020 – 82,330 miles
  • 2019 – 79,876 miles
  • 2018 – 74,621 miles
  • 2017 – 68,616 miles
  • 2016 – 62,693 miles
  • 2015 – 57,868 miles
  • 2014 – 53,268 miles
  • 2013 – 48,013 miles
  • 2012 – 43,149 miles
  • 2011 – 36,499 miles
  • 2010 – 31,086 miles
  • 2009 – 26,535 miles
  • 2008 – 21,694 miles
  • 2007 – 15,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,205 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,205 miles (+4,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,205 miles
    Test number
    172823230963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass84,972 miles (+2,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,972 miles
    Test number
    733781606492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass82,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,330 miles
    Test number
    474577145431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,330 miles (+2,454)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,330 miles
    Test number
    456813775220
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass79,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,876 miles
    Test number
    660491382751
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail79,876 miles (+5,255)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,876 miles
    Test number
    202393759839
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass74,621 miles (+6,005)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    74,621 miles
    Test number
    468083484807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    68,616 miles
    Test number
    167750531717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,615 miles (+5,922)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,615 miles
    Test number
    814871329580
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeator pale

  10. Pass62,693 miles (+4,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    62,693 miles
    Test number
    530093252135
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear bumper mounting (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass57,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    57,868 miles
    Test number
    229237563546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,868 miles (+4,600)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,868 miles
    Test number
    148931527905
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass53,268 miles (+5,255)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,268 miles
    Test number
    528583044379
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteFront wiper blades juddering across screen

  14. Pass48,013 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,013 miles
    Test number
    789045743320
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail48,013 miles (+4,864)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,013 miles
    Test number
    669805443391
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass43,149 miles (+6,650)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    43,149 miles
    Test number
    146737942366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake piviot starting to sieze

  17. Pass36,499 miles (+5,413)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,499 miles
    Test number
    879099341365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,086 miles
    Test number
    251894060377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,086 miles (+4,551)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,086 miles
    Test number
    832323960383
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass26,535 miles (+4,841)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,535 miles
    Test number
    574133469350
    • NoteSmall amount of fluid weeping from both steering rack boots

  21. Pass21,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,694 miles
    Test number
    830484568390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail21,694 miles (+6,272)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,694 miles
    Test number
    191404668380
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  23. Fail15,422 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,422 miles
    Test number
    391615567313
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass15,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,422 miles
    Test number
    551405867348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 VAJ

Does LB54 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 VAJ expired on 29 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VAJ?
The MOT on LB54 VAJ expired on 29 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 VAJ done?
LB54 VAJ was recorded at 89,205 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2022, an average of 4,929 miles a year.
Has LB54 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VAJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LB54 VAJ 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 LB54 VAJ find?
LB54 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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