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Kia Sorento

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 3,497 cc

LB55 KTJMOT history

LB55 KTJ is a blue petrol Kia Sorento first used on 5 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
103,711 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 KTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 KTJ was last recorded at 103,711 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 4,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,807 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,904 miles
Average per year
4,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,711 miles
  • 2024 – 98,807 miles
  • 2023 – 94,423 miles
  • 2022 – 90,215 miles
  • 2021 – 85,953 miles
  • 2020 – 81,853 miles
  • 2019 – 78,698 miles
  • 2018 – 73,712 miles
  • 2017 – 69,316 miles
  • 2016 – 64,585 miles
  • 2015 – 59,955 miles
  • 2014 – 56,562 miles
  • 2013 – 50,286 miles
  • 2012 – 45,923 miles
  • 2010 – 41,273 miles
  • 2009 – 25,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,711 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,711 miles (+4,904)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,711 miles
    Test number
    419247348655
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass98,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,807 miles
    Test number
    512842287436
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail98,807 miles (+4,384)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,807 miles
    Test number
    341338802402
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass94,423 miles (+4,208)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,423 miles
    Test number
    713897276916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,215 miles
    Test number
    766809074971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,215 miles (+4,262)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,215 miles
    Test number
    340426208591
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  7. Pass85,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,953 miles
    Test number
    652677176560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,953 miles (+4,100)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,953 miles
    Test number
    237867343140
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass81,853 miles (+3,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,853 miles
    Test number
    823630089249
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass78,698 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,698 miles
    Test number
    853693032140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,692 miles (+4,980)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,692 miles
    Test number
    602876282221
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  12. Pass73,712 miles (+4,396)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    73,712 miles
    Test number
    507027910225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,316 miles (+4,731)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    69,316 miles
    Test number
    521473079613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,585 miles (+4,630)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,585 miles
    Test number
    805875046445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,955 miles (+3,393)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    59,955 miles
    Test number
    589760791093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,562 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,562 miles
    Test number
    199829034324
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  17. Pass56,562 miles (+2,777)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    56,562 miles
    Test number
    306069834359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,785 miles (+3,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,785 miles
    Test number
    729691054058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass50,286 miles (+4,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,286 miles
    Test number
    129174823481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass45,923 miles (+4,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,923 miles
    Test number
    719081112040
    • 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. Pass41,273 miles (+7,006)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,273 miles
    Test number
    301720750357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,267 miles (+8,492)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,267 miles
    Test number
    920155300094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,775 miles
    Test number
    570175709036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 KTJ

Does LB55 KTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 KTJ is valid until 22 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 KTJ?
The MOT on LB55 KTJ is valid until 22 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 KTJ done?
LB55 KTJ was recorded at 103,711 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 4,648 miles a year.
Has LB55 KTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 KTJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 KTJ 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 KTJ find?
LB55 KTJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear lower shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 1 more.

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