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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB55 KVAMOT history

LB55 KVA is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 9 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 96,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2025
Mileage
96,503 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 KVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2025
Latest MOT test
2 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 KVA was last recorded at 96,503 miles on 2 May 2024, 1,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,692 miles · 3 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,811 miles
Average per year
5,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,503 miles
  • 2023 – 94,692 miles
  • 2022 – 88,823 miles
  • 2021 – 87,396 miles
  • 2020 – 86,743 miles
  • 2019 – 83,819 miles
  • 2018 – 79,104 miles
  • 2017 – 70,734 miles
  • 2016 – 64,350 miles
  • 2015 – 61,282 miles
  • 2014 – 55,087 miles
  • 2013 – 49,049 miles
  • 2012 – 42,222 miles
  • 2010 – 33,908 miles
  • 2009 – 22,571 miles
  • 2008 – 12,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,503 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Heavy surface corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,503 miles (+1,811)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    96,503 miles
    Test number
    755643090696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,692 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    94,692 miles
    Test number
    457531487163
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail94,668 miles (+5,845)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,668 miles
    Test number
    160943748857
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,823 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,823 miles
    Test number
    696953396266
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills.

  5. Fail88,819 miles (+26)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,819 miles
    Test number
    166430047535
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills.
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake little effort.

  6. Fail88,793 miles (+1,397)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,793 miles
    Test number
    249680748237
    • MajorRear Axle insecure heavily corroded (5.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,396 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,396 miles
    Test number
    105709653619
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail87,355 miles (+612)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,355 miles
    Test number
    881940055686
    • MajorExhaust system insecure center bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFloor excessively deteriorated o/s and n/s ( under sills) (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass86,743 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,743 miles
    Test number
    993345039870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,819 miles (+4,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,819 miles
    Test number
    160921550834
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass79,104 miles (+8,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,104 miles
    Test number
    133866330896
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass70,734 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,734 miles
    Test number
    857813526315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail70,723 miles (+6,373)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,723 miles
    Test number
    244597170250
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass64,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,350 miles
    Test number
    100241913599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,350 miles (+3,068)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,350 miles
    Test number
    553396750762
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass61,282 miles (+6,195)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,282 miles
    Test number
    947451655095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,087 miles (+6,038)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,087 miles
    Test number
    936538104056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,049 miles (+6,827)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,049 miles
    Test number
    796194903048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,222 miles (+8,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,222 miles
    Test number
    989394402066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass33,908 miles (+11,337)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,908 miles
    Test number
    643741650394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,571 miles (+10,422)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    22,571 miles
    Test number
    721736159360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    12,149 miles
    Test number
    193075768383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 KVA

Does LB55 KVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 KVA expired on 2 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 KVA?
The MOT on LB55 KVA expired on 2 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 KVA done?
LB55 KVA was recorded at 96,503 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2024, an average of 5,500 miles a year.
Has LB55 KVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 KVA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 KVA 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 KVA find?
LB55 KVA passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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