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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,500 cc

LC04 FSAMOT history

LC04 FSA is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 8 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2026
Mileage
91,456 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC04 FSA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC04 FSA was last recorded at 91,456 miles on 29 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,456 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,456 miles
  • 2024 – 87,597 miles
  • 2023 – 84,133 miles
  • 2022 – 81,375 miles
  • 2021 – 77,750 miles
  • 2020 – 75,320 miles
  • 2019 – 70,673 miles
  • 2018 – 65,640 miles
  • 2017 – 60,994 miles
  • 2016 – 54,332 miles
  • 2015 – 48,697 miles
  • 2014 – 43,181 miles
  • 2012 – 35,394 miles
  • 2011 – 25,833 miles
  • 2010 – 13,285 miles
  • 2009 – 38 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,456 miles
  • AdvisoryInner sills ,, outer sills , upper chassis corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNear side front steering track rod end and or rack end has slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front head lights starting to haze over and beginning to effect the beam image

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    91,456 miles
    Test number
    294270287614
    • AdvisoryInner sills ,, outer sills , upper chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNear side front steering track rod end and or rack end has slight play

  2. Fail91,456 miles (+3,859)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,456 miles
    Test number
    136441511886
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp images becoming hazy
    • AdvisoryInner sills ,, outer sills , upper chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNear side front steering track rod end and or rack end has slight play

  3. Pass87,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,597 miles
    Test number
    621699889819
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryPark brake just met minimum requirement

  4. Fail87,597 miles (+3,464)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,597 miles
    Test number
    602069216338
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded

  5. Pass84,133 miles (+2,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    84,133 miles
    Test number
    677196636234
    • AdvisoryNear side front steering track rod end and or rack end has slight wear
    • AdvisoryOff side inner sill corroded

  6. Pass81,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,375 miles
    Test number
    688674996250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail81,375 miles (+3,625)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,375 miles
    Test number
    294945461776
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side front headlamp image becoming hazy

  8. Pass77,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    77,750 miles
    Test number
    391528074586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,750 miles (+2,430)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,750 miles
    Test number
    736164963111
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass75,320 miles (+4,647)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    75,320 miles
    Test number
    651192940744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,673 miles
    Test number
    540952635201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,673 miles (+5,033)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,673 miles
    Test number
    738829569265
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass65,640 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,640 miles
    Test number
    971645420222
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lights starting to haze over and beginning to effect the beam image

  14. Fail65,640 miles (+4,646)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,640 miles
    Test number
    856758834950
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lights starting to haze over and beginning to effect the beam image

  15. Pass60,994 miles (+6,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,994 miles
    Test number
    718813570769
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAKS

  16. Pass54,332 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,332 miles
    Test number
    536780251324
    • 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)

  17. Fail54,332 miles (+5,635)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,332 miles
    Test number
    412733659787
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  18. Pass48,697 miles (+5,516)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,697 miles
    Test number
    418363845004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNSF rack has slight play

  19. Pass43,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,181 miles
    Test number
    715464744031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,181 miles (+7,787)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,181 miles
    Test number
    728284144053
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass35,394 miles (+9,561)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    35,394 miles
    Test number
    516593912395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,833 miles (+12,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    25,833 miles
    Test number
    299494811368
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass13,285 miles (+13,247)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    13,285 miles
    Test number
    812655310366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38 miles
    Test number
    824744219366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC04 FSA

Does LC04 FSA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC04 FSA expired on 11 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC04 FSA?
The MOT on LC04 FSA expired on 11 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC04 FSA done?
LC04 FSA was recorded at 91,456 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2025, an average of 5,911 miles a year.
Has LC04 FSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC04 FSA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LC04 FSA 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 LC04 FSA find?
LC04 FSA passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: inner sills ,, outer sills , upper chassis corroded; near side front steering track rod end and or rack end has slight play.

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