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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LC55 LRNMOT history

LC55 LRN is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 7 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 123,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2023
Mileage
123,361 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2023
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 LRN
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 22 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC55 LRN was last recorded at 123,361 miles on 10 Oct 2023, 6,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,481 miles · 17 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,880 miles
Average per year
7,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 123,361 miles
  • 2022 – 116,481 miles
  • 2021 – 105,735 miles
  • 2020 – 95,900 miles
  • 2019 – 91,745 miles
  • 2018 – 86,478 miles
  • 2017 – 80,251 miles
  • 2016 – 73,592 miles
  • 2015 – 65,367 miles
  • 2014 – 57,912 miles
  • 2013 – 52,262 miles
  • 2012 – 46,147 miles
  • 2011 – 40,201 miles
  • 2010 – 33,690 miles
  • 2009 – 23,863 miles
  • 2008 – 17,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,361 miles
  • MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside rear panel corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,361 miles (+6,880)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,361 miles
    Test number
    951940499293
    • MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear panel corroded

  2. Pass116,481 miles (+10,746)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,481 miles
    Test number
    667074317780
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear panel corroded

  3. Pass105,735 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,735 miles
    Test number
    288992860271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner panel corroded

  4. Fail105,735 miles (+9,835)1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,735 miles
    Test number
    334147488703
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner panel corroded

  5. Pass95,900 miles (+4,155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,900 miles
    Test number
    117567529878
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear brake pipes

  6. Pass91,745 miles (+5,267)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,745 miles
    Test number
    672143090516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,478 miles (+6,227)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,478 miles
    Test number
    343672761058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,251 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,251 miles
    Test number
    433401561036
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail80,251 miles (+6,659)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,251 miles
    Test number
    459932794880
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass73,592 miles (+8,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,592 miles
    Test number
    514347264280
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass65,367 miles (+7,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,367 miles
    Test number
    676736525287
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass57,912 miles (+5,650)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,912 miles
    Test number
    328458934426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteOsf tyre wearing on inner
    • NoteRear exhaust box rubber mount broken, system still supported ok

  13. Pass52,262 miles (+6,115)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,262 miles
    Test number
    755612833237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,147 miles (+5,946)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,147 miles
    Test number
    446536052294
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber split
    • NoteSlight play in both rear antiroll bar mount bushes

  15. Pass40,201 miles (+6,511)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,201 miles
    Test number
    185259451231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,690 miles (+9,827)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,690 miles
    Test number
    364724450432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,863 miles (+6,701)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,863 miles
    Test number
    834955859219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,162 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,162 miles
    Test number
    331477368473
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cut on tread

Questions about LC55 LRN

Does LC55 LRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 LRN expired on 22 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 LRN?
The MOT on LC55 LRN expired on 22 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 LRN done?
LC55 LRN was recorded at 123,361 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2023, an average of 7,059 miles a year.
Has LC55 LRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 LRN has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LC55 LRN 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 LRN find?
LC55 LRN failed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2023 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: brake cable damaged; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sills, and 7 more.

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