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Kia Sorento

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LC55 LNTMOT history

LC55 LNT is a red diesel Kia Sorento first used on 7 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2024
Mileage
115,687 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 LNT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 LNT was last recorded at 115,687 miles on 17 Nov 2023, 1,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,620 miles · 25 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,067 miles
Average per year
6,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,687 miles
  • 2022 – 114,620 miles
  • 2021 – 111,564 miles
  • 2020 – 106,514 miles
  • 2018 – 99,779 miles
  • 2017 – 90,092 miles
  • 2016 – 79,914 miles
  • 2015 – 70,326 miles
  • 2014 – 63,746 miles
  • 2013 – 52,424 miles
  • 2012 – 47,480 miles
  • 2011 – 41,848 miles
  • 2010 – 31,780 miles
  • 2009 – 23,214 miles
  • 2008 – 17,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,687 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded and holed
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Coil spring worn both springs week

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,687 miles (+1,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,687 miles
    Test number
    892575262538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass114,620 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,620 miles
    Test number
    648661903786
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail114,610 miles (+3,046)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,610 miles
    Test number
    531693131338
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass111,564 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,564 miles
    Test number
    270931193481
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both springs week (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail111,564 miles (+5,050)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,564 miles
    Test number
    444776693077
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both springs week (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft missing

  6. Pass106,514 miles (+6,735)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,514 miles
    Test number
    467255803071
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass99,779 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,779 miles
    Test number
    358072766619
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft uj slightly worn

  8. Fail99,779 miles (+9,687)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,779 miles
    Test number
    627608565845
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBack plates corroded both rear

  9. Pass90,092 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,092 miles
    Test number
    224000361697
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable slightly corroded

  10. Fail90,091 miles (+10,177)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,091 miles
    Test number
    410075424290
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

  11. Pass79,914 miles (+9,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,914 miles
    Test number
    409758364022
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both b bushes (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass70,326 miles (+6,580)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,326 miles
    Test number
    193513299455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pads are wearing thin
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pads are wearing thin
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

  13. Pass63,746 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,746 miles
    Test number
    989543494254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront to Rear brake pipes corroded above tank

  14. Fail63,745 miles (+11,321)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,745 miles
    Test number
    208053594255
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront to Rear brake pipes corroded above tank

  15. Pass52,424 miles (+4,944)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,424 miles
    Test number
    397293953369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,480 miles (+5,632)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,480 miles
    Test number
    759082012392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,848 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,848 miles
    Test number
    247290941301
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust tailpipe support rubber very perished.

  18. Pass41,848 miles (+10,068)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,848 miles
    Test number
    298020241345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust tailpipe support rubber very perished.

  19. Pass31,780 miles (+8,566)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,780 miles
    Test number
    783242440321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,214 miles (+5,687)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,214 miles
    Test number
    231536349307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    17,527 miles
    Test number
    723048508373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 LNT

Does LC55 LNT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 LNT expired on 24 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 LNT?
The MOT on LC55 LNT expired on 24 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 LNT done?
LC55 LNT was recorded at 115,687 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2023, an average of 6,528 miles a year.
Has LC55 LNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 LNT has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LC55 LNT 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 LNT find?
LC55 LNT passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front sill corroded and holed; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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