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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LB55 AGZMOT history

LB55 AGZ is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2023
Mileage
141,942 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 AGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 AGZ was last recorded at 141,942 miles on 27 Jan 2023, 12,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,791 miles · 21 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
12,151 miles
Average per year
7,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,942 miles
  • 2022 – 129,791 miles
  • 2021 – 119,967 miles
  • 2020 – 108,358 miles
  • 2019 – 107,585 miles
  • 2018 – 100,926 miles
  • 2017 – 93,909 miles
  • 2016 – 86,121 miles
  • 2015 – 78,844 miles
  • 2014 – 74,784 miles
  • 2013 – 66,762 miles
  • 2012 – 60,072 miles
  • 2011 – 51,970 miles
  • 2010 – 45,003 miles
  • 2009 – 32,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail141,942 miles
  • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability eyelet/ bush snapped off strut (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance not tested vehicle unsafe (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorBrake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • 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))
  • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • 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))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front bump stops missing
  • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded outside of prescribed area
  • AdvisoryOffside front headlight bracket broken but still secure
  • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail141,942 miles (+12,151)4 dangerous10 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,942 miles
    Test number
    904284813911
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability eyelet/ bush snapped off strut (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested vehicle unsafe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded outside of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlight bracket broken but still secure
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded

  2. Pass129,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    129,791 miles
    Test number
    461652063933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail129,791 miles (+9,824)4 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,791 miles
    Test number
    351948581981
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

  4. Pass119,967 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,967 miles
    Test number
    349658519121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail119,941 miles (+11,583)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,941 miles
    Test number
    522311256984
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass108,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,358 miles
    Test number
    868127264950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail108,358 miles (+773)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,358 miles
    Test number
    627063106964
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass107,585 miles (+6,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,585 miles
    Test number
    905269265770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  9. Pass100,926 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,926 miles
    Test number
    229311075169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,830 miles (+6,921)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,830 miles
    Test number
    902990647068
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass93,909 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,909 miles
    Test number
    523239711032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,895 miles (+7,774)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,895 miles
    Test number
    790667559352
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear drop links & both rear D rubbers (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass86,121 miles (+7,277)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,121 miles
    Test number
    620901213116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,844 miles (+4,060)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    78,844 miles
    Test number
    436002065037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,784 miles
    Test number
    888472034167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,784 miles (+8,022)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,784 miles
    Test number
    289042234448
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass66,762 miles (+6,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,762 miles
    Test number
    639003743188
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass60,072 miles (+77)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,072 miles
    Test number
    367654952191
    • NoteAlternator belt badly cracked
    • NoteO/s/r tyre down to 2.5mm tread
    • NotePlay in both rear anti - roll bar d - bushes

  19. Fail59,995 miles (+8,025)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,995 miles
    Test number
    298873142123
    • FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAlternator belt badly cracked
    • NoteO/s/r tyre down to 2.5mm tread
    • NotePlay in both rear anti - roll bar d - bushes

  20. Pass51,970 miles (+6,967)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,970 miles
    Test number
    958654541157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,003 miles (+12,524)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,003 miles
    Test number
    244230850473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,479 miles
    Test number
    482856329094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 AGZ

Does LB55 AGZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 AGZ expired on 3 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 AGZ?
The MOT on LB55 AGZ expired on 3 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 AGZ done?
LB55 AGZ was recorded at 141,942 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2023, an average of 7,818 miles a year.
Has LB55 AGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 AGZ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 AGZ 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 LB55 AGZ find?
LB55 AGZ failed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2023 with 4 dangerous defects, 10 major defects, 2 minor defects and 13 advisories: front prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached; nearside front lower macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability eyelet/ bush snapped off strut, and 26 more.

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