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Kia Sorento

Blue · Lpg · 2006 · 3,497 cc

LB55 XEPMOT history

LB55 XEP is a blue lpg Kia Sorento first used on 5 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2026
Mileage
85,364 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 XEP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
3,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 XEP was last recorded at 85,364 miles on 13 Jan 2025, 764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,600 miles · 16 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
764 miles
Average per year
4,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,364 miles
  • 2024 – 84,600 miles
  • 2023 – 81,921 miles
  • 2022 – 77,277 miles
  • 2021 – 74,113 miles
  • 2020 – 69,741 miles
  • 2019 – 64,580 miles
  • 2018 – 60,671 miles
  • 2017 – 53,237 miles
  • 2016 – 49,096 miles
  • 2015 – 42,476 miles
  • 2014 – 36,648 miles
  • 2013 – 32,108 miles
  • 2011 – 26,617 miles
  • 2010 – 16,211 miles
  • 2009 – 10,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,364 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill holedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill holedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area has slight leak (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryPlastic side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer body sillsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Gear box has an oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,364 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    85,364 miles
    Test number
    370252197943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area has slight leak (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlastic side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer body sills

  2. Fail85,364 miles (+764)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,364 miles
    Test number
    394827581898
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area has slight leak (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlastic side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer body sills

  3. Pass84,600 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,600 miles
    Test number
    905346861721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill holed
    • AdvisoryPlastic side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer body sills

  4. Fail84,591 miles (+2,670)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,591 miles
    Test number
    790785512341
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill holed (also within body mounting prescribed area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill holed (also within body mounting prescribed area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill holed
    • AdvisoryPlastic side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer body sills

  5. Pass81,921 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,921 miles
    Test number
    768865749202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,277 miles (+3,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,277 miles
    Test number
    857332275428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass74,113 miles (+4,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    74,113 miles
    Test number
    575716007288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded down, unable to fully check rear seat belts

  8. Pass69,741 miles (+5,161)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,741 miles
    Test number
    644348499104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,580 miles (+3,909)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,580 miles
    Test number
    130600334608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,671 miles (+7,434)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,671 miles
    Test number
    633805952753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,237 miles (+4,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    53,237 miles
    Test number
    927924593493
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded, unable to fully check rear seat belts

  12. Pass49,096 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,096 miles
    Test number
    647066744635
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryGear box has an oil leak

  13. Fail49,096 miles (+6,620)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,096 miles
    Test number
    211928885826
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryGear box has an oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass42,476 miles (+5,828)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,476 miles
    Test number
    309606905093
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear seats in use as dog bed, unable to carry out full inspection of rear seatbelts.
    • NoteSlight oil seepage from gearbox.
    • NoteSteering rack slight oil seepage from offside gaiter area.

  15. Pass36,648 miles (+4,540)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    36,648 miles
    Test number
    159954114023
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteWindscreen wipers clear screen effectively but park randomly when switched off

  16. Pass32,108 miles (+5,491)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,108 miles
    Test number
    746775803027
    • NoteCorrosion on front brake discs
    • NoteFront brake pads around 70% worn
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear brake pipes
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen

  17. Fail26,617 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,617 miles
    Test number
    736081251300
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass26,617 miles (+6,083)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    26,617 miles
    Test number
    888981051361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,534 miles (+4,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,534 miles
    Test number
    215083411030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass16,211 miles (+5,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    16,211 miles
    Test number
    674845210023
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass10,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    10,930 miles
    Test number
    551515709099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 XEP

Does LB55 XEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 XEP expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 XEP?
The MOT on LB55 XEP expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 XEP done?
LB55 XEP was recorded at 85,364 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2025, an average of 4,646 miles a year.
Has LB55 XEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 XEP has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 XEP 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 XEP find?
LB55 XEP passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner sill holed; offside front inner sill holed; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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