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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LC55 LOAMOT history

LC55 LOA is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 7 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2025
Mileage
115,844 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 LOA
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 1 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 LOA was last recorded at 115,844 miles on 19 Feb 2024, 11,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,187 miles · 1 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
11,657 miles
Average per year
6,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,844 miles
  • 2023 – 104,187 miles
  • 2022 – 95,167 miles
  • 2021 – 91,435 miles
  • 2019 – 84,373 miles
  • 2018 – 78,491 miles
  • 2017 – 73,492 miles
  • 2016 – 68,660 miles
  • 2015 – 62,153 miles
  • 2014 – 55,746 miles
  • 2013 – 54,407 miles
  • 2012 – 49,978 miles
  • 2011 – 43,359 miles
  • 2010 – 34,203 miles
  • 2009 – 27,975 miles
  • 2008 – 21,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,844 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake performance very low, requirements only just met indicating that adjustment or repair may be required.

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,844 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,844 miles
    Test number
    804040169644
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake performance very low, requirements only just met indicating that adjustment or repair may be required.

  2. Fail115,841 miles (+11,654)3 dangerous2 major4 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,841 miles
    Test number
    114423228469
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected anti tramp bar bracket no longer attached (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective cleaned during test (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective cleaned during test (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake performance very low, requirements only just met indicating that adjustment or repair may be required.

  3. Pass104,187 miles (+9,020)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    104,187 miles
    Test number
    189852341328
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass95,167 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,167 miles
    Test number
    887802434259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail95,165 miles (+3,730)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,165 miles
    Test number
    267058920186
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake pipe (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass91,435 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,435 miles
    Test number
    469066968251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,434 miles (+7,061)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,434 miles
    Test number
    748137952077
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on /close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHead lamp images poor
    • AdvisoryRear number plate lights dim

  8. Pass84,373 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,373 miles
    Test number
    674288034301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail84,373 miles (+5,882)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,373 miles
    Test number
    307807664847
    • MajorNearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass78,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,491 miles
    Test number
    125670464212
    • AdvisoryOil filter leaking

  11. Fail78,491 miles (+4,999)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,491 miles
    Test number
    264314214902
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil filter leaking

  12. Pass73,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,492 miles
    Test number
    390734164689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,492 miles (+4,832)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,492 miles
    Test number
    225655817023
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass68,660 miles (+6,507)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,660 miles
    Test number
    123545146311
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass62,153 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,153 miles
    Test number
    155855475175
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront propshaft universal joint very worn and lots of play
    • NoteSlightly long parking brake lever travel

  16. Fail62,153 miles (+6,407)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,153 miles
    Test number
    246205075492
    • Repaired at testBrake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront propshaft universal joint very worn and lots of play
    • NoteSlightly long parking brake lever travel

  17. Pass55,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,746 miles
    Test number
    197084374128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,746 miles (+1,339)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,746 miles
    Test number
    449564874104
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass54,407 miles (+4,429)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,407 miles
    Test number
    169729583217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f tyres scrubbed
    • NoteO/s/r tyre scrubbed
    • NoteO/s/r tyre scrubbed
    • NoteParking brake lever travel high
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber mounting adrift
    • NoteSlight oil leak at PAS rack

  20. Pass49,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    49,978 miles
    Test number
    766456322328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,978 miles (+6,619)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,978 miles
    Test number
    739626122352
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass43,359 miles (+9,156)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,359 miles
    Test number
    699478511318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,203 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,203 miles
    Test number
    703160730377
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Fail34,203 miles (+6,228)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,203 miles
    Test number
    900969120394
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass27,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,975 miles
    Test number
    413830019441
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail27,975 miles (+6,676)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,975 miles
    Test number
    404480319447
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass21,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,299 miles
    Test number
    853683118357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 LOA

Does LC55 LOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 LOA expired on 1 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 LOA?
The MOT on LC55 LOA expired on 1 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 LOA done?
LC55 LOA was recorded at 115,844 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2024, an average of 6,188 miles a year.
Has LC55 LOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 LOA has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LC55 LOA 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 LOA find?
LC55 LOA passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underside of vehicle, and 1 more.

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