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Kia Sorento

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 3,497 cc

LB55 XETMOT history

LB55 XET is a blue petrol Kia Sorento first used on 5 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2024
Mileage
93,440 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 XET
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 expired on 13 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 XET was last recorded at 93,440 miles on 9 Jan 2023, 2,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,961 miles · 14 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,479 miles
Average per year
5,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 93,440 miles
  • 2022 – 90,961 miles
  • 2021 – 88,173 miles
  • 2020 – 85,510 miles
  • 2019 – 82,497 miles
  • 2018 – 77,444 miles
  • 2017 – 72,479 miles
  • 2016 – 67,188 miles
  • 2015 – 61,140 miles
  • 2013 – 57,459 miles
  • 2012 – 45,717 miles
  • 2010 – 38,255 miles
  • 2009 – 31,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,440 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear sills (INNER) slight corrosion

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.

  • Nsr brake pads low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,440 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,440 miles
    Test number
    165117049361
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sills (INNER) slight corrosion

  2. Fail93,440 miles (+2,479)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,440 miles
    Test number
    710638896499
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sills (INNER) slight corrosion

  3. Pass90,961 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,961 miles
    Test number
    331303104903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,922 miles (+2,749)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,922 miles
    Test number
    428056189434
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,173 miles (+2,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,173 miles
    Test number
    629688257069
    • AdvisoryNs number plate bulb inop

  6. Pass85,510 miles (+3,013)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,510 miles
    Test number
    584130004324
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar links slight play
    • AdvisoryCoolant expansion tank signs of recent leak
    • AdvisoryLpg tank corroded not leaking
    • AdvisoryMinor fluffing osf seat belt
    • AdvisoryNs and os sill and also chassis corroded not holed
    • AdvisoryNs number plate lamp inop os ok
    • AdvisoryNsf wiper slight smearing / deterioration
    • AdvisoryNsr handbrake efficiency just met advise inspection asap
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar bushes slight worn
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on break pipes
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak near oil filter and steering box but no visual drip just misting
    • AdvisorySuspect minor exhaust blow front

  7. Pass82,497 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,497 miles
    Test number
    307510993184
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slight cracked
    • AdvisoryNs number plate lamp inop
    • AdvisoryNsr anti roll bar bush slight wear /movement
    • AdvisorySuspect nsr brakes slight binding / squeeling

  8. Fail82,497 miles (+5,053)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,497 miles
    Test number
    164882815575
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slight cracked
    • AdvisoryNs number plate lamp inop
    • AdvisoryNsr anti roll bar bush slight wear /movement
    • AdvisorySuspect nsr brakes slight binding / squeeling

  9. Pass77,444 miles (+4,965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,444 miles
    Test number
    316989992659
    • AdvisoryHandbrake comes up high slight reserve
    • AdvisoryNsr anti roll bar D bush slight wear
    • AdvisorySlight play in nsf track rod end

  10. Pass72,479 miles (+5,291)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,479 miles
    Test number
    607944359159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,188 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,188 miles
    Test number
    372171144482
    • AdvisoryNsr brake pads low

  12. Fail67,188 miles (+6,048)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,188 miles
    Test number
    262824955586
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNsr brake pads low

  13. Pass61,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,140 miles
    Test number
    265049305004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,140 miles (+3,681)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,140 miles
    Test number
    565759205071
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass57,459 miles (+5,710)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,459 miles
    Test number
    865681153357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass51,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,749 miles
    Test number
    426658503032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,749 miles (+6,032)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,749 miles
    Test number
    128287003025
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Fail45,717 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,717 miles
    Test number
    108985702082
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass45,717 miles (+7,462)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,717 miles
    Test number
    625875602012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass38,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    38,255 miles
    Test number
    684710950330
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail38,255 miles (+6,486)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,255 miles
    Test number
    991700650311
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass31,769 miles (+8,337)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,769 miles
    Test number
    350071059361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,432 miles
    Test number
    660080429094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 XET

Does LB55 XET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 XET expired on 13 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 XET?
The MOT on LB55 XET expired on 13 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 XET done?
LB55 XET was recorded at 93,440 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2023, an average of 5,012 miles a year.
Has LB55 XET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 XET has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 XET 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 XET find?
LB55 XET passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal; rear sills (inner) slight corrosion.

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