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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LC55 LSFMOT history

LC55 LSF is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 7 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 158,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2024
Mileage
158,320 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 LSF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 LSF was last recorded at 158,320 miles on 14 Apr 2023, 6,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,397 miles · 12 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
6,923 miles
Average per year
8,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 158,320 miles
  • 2022 – 151,397 miles
  • 2021 – 136,209 miles
  • 2020 – 126,632 miles
  • 2019 – 123,966 miles
  • 2018 – 118,963 miles
  • 2017 – 112,807 miles
  • 2016 – 106,095 miles
  • 2015 – 98,857 miles
  • 2014 – 90,650 miles
  • 2013 – 81,205 miles
  • 2012 – 70,543 miles
  • 2011 – 60,677 miles
  • 2010 – 51,108 miles
  • 2009 – 42,640 miles
  • 2008 – 32,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,320 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
  • AdvisoryWelding repairs carried out on nearside inner sill

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.

  • Exhaust rusty

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,320 miles (+6,923)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    158,320 miles
    Test number
    276524364689
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs carried out on nearside inner sill

  2. Pass151,397 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    151,397 miles
    Test number
    762605386522
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail151,381 miles (+15,172)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,381 miles
    Test number
    724264369214
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass136,209 miles (+9,577)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    136,209 miles
    Test number
    463915015882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,632 miles (+2,666)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    126,632 miles
    Test number
    100309008708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,966 miles (+53)25 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,966 miles
    Test number
    159339662776
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components in the bay -engine
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers outer casing rusty-
    • AdvisoryUnderside components/suspension have surface rust
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  7. Fail123,913 miles (+4,950)1 dangerous3 major28 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,913 miles
    Test number
    831097502085
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp light not working when foot brake applied (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components in the bay -engine
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers outer casing rusty-
    • AdvisoryUnderside components/suspension have surface rust
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  8. Pass118,963 miles (+6,156)17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,963 miles
    Test number
    502819168332
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  9. Pass112,807 miles (+6,712)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    112,807 miles
    Test number
    497149737339
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front calipers rusty (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  10. Pass106,095 miles (+7,238)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,095 miles
    Test number
    307943734921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak around oil filter
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  11. Pass98,857 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    98,857 miles
    Test number
    597454854911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail98,857 miles (+8,207)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,857 miles
    Test number
    199563559947
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass90,650 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    90,650 miles
    Test number
    189808704366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail90,650 miles (+9,445)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,650 miles
    Test number
    678538604368
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail81,205 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,205 miles
    Test number
    139929303382
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass81,205 miles (+10,662)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    81,205 miles
    Test number
    407039303340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass70,543 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    70,543 miles
    Test number
    235418802377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteCentre exhaust section slightly corroded

  18. Fail70,543 miles (+9,866)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,543 miles
    Test number
    195188502348
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteCentre exhaust section slightly corroded

  19. Pass60,677 miles (+9,569)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,677 miles
    Test number
    379517701394
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

  20. Pass51,108 miles (+8,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,108 miles
    Test number
    914765300375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail42,640 miles3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,640 miles
    Test number
    724088809378
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass42,640 miles (+10,445)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,640 miles
    Test number
    834068909340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass32,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,195 miles
    Test number
    700661518394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,195 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,195 miles
    Test number
    994101218340
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC55 LSF

Does LC55 LSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 LSF expired on 14 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 LSF?
The MOT on LC55 LSF expired on 14 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 LSF done?
LC55 LSF was recorded at 158,320 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2023, an average of 8,738 miles a year.
Has LC55 LSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 LSF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LC55 LSF 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 LSF find?
LC55 LSF passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; underside of vehicle corroded; welding repairs carried out on nearside inner sill.

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