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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LC55 LGGMOT history

LC55 LGG is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 194,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2026
Mileage
194,707 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 LGG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 LGG was last recorded at 194,707 miles on 17 Jan 2025, 8,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,546 miles · 22 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
8,161 miles
Average per year
9,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,707 miles
  • 2024 – 186,546 miles
  • 2023 – 177,503 miles
  • 2022 – 177,145 miles
  • 2021 – 168,521 miles
  • 2020 – 160,572 miles
  • 2019 – 153,315 miles
  • 2018 – 143,645 miles
  • 2017 – 133,229 miles
  • 2016 – 124,595 miles
  • 2015 – 113,155 miles
  • 2014 – 107,655 miles
  • 2013 – 100,122 miles
  • 2012 – 89,854 miles
  • 2011 – 77,098 miles
  • 2010 – 66,923 miles
  • 2009 – 53,615 miles
  • 2008 – 40,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,707 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheelarch to body corroded

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,707 miles (+8,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    194,707 miles
    Test number
    461838077332
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheelarch to body corroded

  2. Pass186,546 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    186,546 miles
    Test number
    732780099456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail186,380 miles (+8,877)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,380 miles
    Test number
    268043330559
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected on both rear cross members (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on both rear cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass177,503 miles (+358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    177,503 miles
    Test number
    447760016887
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around link rod fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail177,145 miles (+8,624)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,145 miles
    Test number
    526962724728
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass168,521 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    168,521 miles
    Test number
    580222744165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail168,372 miles (+7,800)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,372 miles
    Test number
    320929863226
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by fuel tank mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass160,572 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    160,572 miles
    Test number
    558025838598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail160,503 miles (+7,188)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,503 miles
    Test number
    619259988632
    • DangerousBrake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass153,315 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,315 miles
    Test number
    649245689537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail153,120 miles (+9,475)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,120 miles
    Test number
    976753860966
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass143,645 miles (+10,416)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    143,645 miles
    Test number
    337201601339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass133,229 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    133,229 miles
    Test number
    514758211705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake has slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail133,216 miles (+8,621)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,216 miles
    Test number
    703690470046
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake has slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass124,595 miles (+11,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    124,595 miles
    Test number
    583523354152
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear prop/gearbox flange has a bolt missing

  16. Pass113,155 miles (+5,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    113,155 miles
    Test number
    930661051171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass107,655 miles (+7,533)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    107,655 miles
    Test number
    928702104326
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear exhaust join corroded

  18. Pass100,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    100,122 miles
    Test number
    406215303437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Fail100,122 miles (+10,268)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,122 miles
    Test number
    187485103335
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass89,854 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    89,854 miles
    Test number
    987228802369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail89,375 miles (+12,277)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,375 miles
    Test number
    616591902342
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass77,098 miles (+10,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,098 miles
    Test number
    698617191240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass66,923 miles (+13,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,923 miles
    Test number
    334531900316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail53,615 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,615 miles
    Test number
    474672709352
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  25. Pass53,615 miles (+13,392)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    53,615 miles
    Test number
    754072309328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    40,223 miles
    Test number
    893479008303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 LGG

Does LC55 LGG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 LGG expired on 21 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 LGG?
The MOT on LC55 LGG expired on 21 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 LGG done?
LC55 LGG was recorded at 194,707 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2025, an average of 9,535 miles a year.
Has LC55 LGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 LGG has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LC55 LGG 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 LC55 LGG find?
LC55 LGG passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: front prop shaft bearing has slight play; nearside rear wheelarch to body corroded.

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