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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB55 XEKMOT history

LB55 XEK is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 5 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2022 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 101,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2022
Mileage
101,042 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 XEK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 XEK was last recorded at 101,042 miles on 28 Mar 2023, 4,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,480 miles · 13 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
4,562 miles
Average per year
5,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,042 miles
  • 2021 – 96,480 miles
  • 2020 – 92,829 miles
  • 2019 – 86,032 miles
  • 2018 – 79,264 miles
  • 2017 – 72,388 miles
  • 2016 – 63,975 miles
  • 2015 – 55,380 miles
  • 2014 – 46,490 miles
  • 2013 – 39,457 miles
  • 2012 – 34,202 miles
  • 2011 – 28,391 miles
  • 2010 – 21,817 miles
  • 2009 – 17,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail101,042 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury near door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury near door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security vehicle has corrosion, underneath and all-over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • N/s/r lower reflector missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail101,042 miles (+4,562)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,042 miles
    Test number
    369556271839
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury near door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury near door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security vehicle has corrosion, underneath and all-over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass96,480 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,480 miles
    Test number
    524226880652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner body sills corroded and holed outside of prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryN/s/r lower reflector missing
    • AdvisoryRear suspension lower spring cups corroding
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear chassis

  3. Fail96,479 miles (+3,650)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,479 miles
    Test number
    739636128245
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both fronts no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner body sills corroded and holed outside of prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryN/s/r lower reflector missing
    • AdvisoryRear suspension lower spring cups corroding
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear chassis

  4. Pass92,829 miles (+6,797)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,829 miles
    Test number
    208468804699
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r lower reflector missing
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to inner body sills

  5. Pass86,032 miles (+6,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,032 miles
    Test number
    104906075819
    • AdvisoryNearside lower reflector missing .
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion of rear sills .

  6. Pass79,264 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,264 miles
    Test number
    922516598740
    • AdvisoryN/s/r lower reflector missing but has one in light lens
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn close to tread wear indicators
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to chassis

  7. Fail79,264 miles (+6,876)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,264 miles
    Test number
    906997640732
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both fronts (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r lower reflector missing but has one in light lens
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn close to tread wear indicators
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to chassis

  8. Pass72,388 miles (+8,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,388 miles
    Test number
    492262374331
    • AdvisoryChassis rusty
    • AdvisorySlight leek on rack

  9. Pass63,975 miles (+8,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,975 miles
    Test number
    945957544877
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack o/s (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorating

  10. Pass55,380 miles (+8,890)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,380 miles
    Test number
    285221125057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing and becoming low

  11. Pass46,490 miles (+7,033)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,490 miles
    Test number
    636109604067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn very close to legal limit

  12. Pass39,457 miles (+5,255)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    39,457 miles
    Test number
    358732503002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,202 miles (+5,811)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    34,202 miles
    Test number
    349762912025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,391 miles
    Test number
    967387701042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,391 miles (+6,574)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,391 miles
    Test number
    445277901030
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass21,817 miles (+4,374)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,817 miles
    Test number
    144142610025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    17,443 miles
    Test number
    153553419095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 XEK

Does LB55 XEK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 XEK expired on 20 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 XEK?
The MOT on LB55 XEK expired on 20 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 XEK done?
LB55 XEK was recorded at 101,042 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2023, an average of 5,887 miles a year.
Has LB55 XEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 XEK has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 XEK 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 XEK find?
LB55 XEK failed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2023 with 8 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front inner vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; nearside rear body component corroded and likely to cause injury near door; nearside rear inner vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, and 9 more.

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