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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LC55 LMLMOT history

LC55 LML is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 7 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
112,951 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 LML
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
7 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 LML was last recorded at 112,951 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,945 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,951 miles
  • 2024 – 109,243 miles
  • 2023 – 104,729 miles
  • 2022 – 96,402 miles
  • 2021 – 89,356 miles
  • 2020 – 83,277 miles
  • 2019 – 76,271 miles
  • 2018 – 69,455 miles
  • 2017 – 62,525 miles
  • 2016 – 55,337 miles
  • 2015 – 46,860 miles
  • 2014 – 43,827 miles
  • 2013 – 39,805 miles
  • 2012 – 35,026 miles
  • 2011 – 30,629 miles
  • 2010 – 26,869 miles
  • 2009 – 21,938 miles
  • 2008 – 16,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,951 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront front differential leaking but not to excessRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,951 miles (+6)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    112,951 miles
    Test number
    326174568440
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front differential leaking but not to excess
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail112,945 miles (+3,702)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,945 miles
    Test number
    419745182812
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front differential leaking but not to excess
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass109,243 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,243 miles
    Test number
    671570078210
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail109,241 miles (+4,512)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,241 miles
    Test number
    402988244151
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass104,729 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,729 miles
    Test number
    927035204235
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail104,723 miles (+8,321)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,723 miles
    Test number
    158487877285
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass96,402 miles (+7,046)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,402 miles
    Test number
    324023034489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,356 miles (+6,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,356 miles
    Test number
    196342958474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass83,277 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,277 miles
    Test number
    861227420204
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail83,277 miles (+47)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,277 miles
    Test number
    209763124774
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail83,230 miles (+6,959)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,230 miles
    Test number
    741526675441
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass76,271 miles (+6,816)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,271 miles
    Test number
    291819291019
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass69,455 miles (+6,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,455 miles
    Test number
    865755959818
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass62,525 miles (+7,188)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    62,525 miles
    Test number
    315901762637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,337 miles (+8,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,337 miles
    Test number
    313395813019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake low effort

  16. Pass46,860 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,860 miles
    Test number
    799373181585
    • AdvisoryRear number plate is in a poor condition

  17. Fail46,860 miles (+3,033)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,860 miles
    Test number
    162967410534
    • FailureBrake pivot has restricted free movement park brake pivot on rear axel (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate is in a poor condition

  18. Pass43,827 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,827 miles
    Test number
    357263664293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,805 miles (+4,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,805 miles
    Test number
    327138773438
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass35,026 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    35,026 miles
    Test number
    128537482226
    • NoteHandbrake pivot semi sized

  21. Fail35,026 miles (+4,397)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,026 miles
    Test number
    335337682217
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteHandbrake pivot semi sized

  22. Pass30,629 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    30,629 miles
    Test number
    215168781261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,869 miles (+4,931)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    26,869 miles
    Test number
    782197200327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,938 miles (+5,531)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,938 miles
    Test number
    300301619382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    16,407 miles
    Test number
    242786008393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 LML

Does LC55 LML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 LML expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 LML?
The MOT on LC55 LML expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 LML done?
LC55 LML was recorded at 112,951 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 5,687 miles a year.
Has LC55 LML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 LML has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LC55 LML 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 LML find?
LC55 LML passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, and 4 more.

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