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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LC55 LSLMOT history

LC55 LSL is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 7 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 61,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
61,741 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 LSL
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 valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 LSL was last recorded at 61,741 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,722 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
2,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,741 miles
  • 2025 – 57,774 miles
  • 2024 – 55,215 miles
  • 2023 – 52,777 miles
  • 2022 – 50,938 miles
  • 2021 – 48,396 miles
  • 2020 – 45,219 miles
  • 2019 – 42,675 miles
  • 2018 – 40,607 miles
  • 2017 – 38,706 miles
  • 2016 – 37,047 miles
  • 2015 – 33,687 miles
  • 2014 – 31,012 miles
  • 2013 – 28,510 miles
  • 2012 – 25,159 miles
  • 2011 – 22,460 miles
  • 2010 – 19,947 miles
  • 2008 – 13,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,741 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower suspension arm ball joint covers deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront anti-roll bar linkage dust covers deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Fog light loose but unlikely to become detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass61,741 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    61,741 miles
    Test number
    219336548991
    • AdvisoryFront Lower suspension arm ball joint covers deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront anti-roll bar linkage dust covers deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops deteriorating

  2. Fail61,722 miles (+3,948)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,722 miles
    Test number
    291577439830
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower suspension arm ball joint covers deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront anti-roll bar linkage dust covers deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops deteriorating

  3. Pass57,774 miles (+2,559)6 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    57,774 miles
    Test number
    972906285468
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass55,215 miles (+13)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    55,215 miles
    Test number
    813885085482
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light loose but unlikely to become detached
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both suspension bump stops perishing

  5. Fail55,202 miles (+2,425)8 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,202 miles
    Test number
    813778500973
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens badly misted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens badly misted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light loose but unlikely to become detached
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both suspension bump stops perishing

  6. Pass52,777 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    52,777 miles
    Test number
    190494812846
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive Front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail52,777 miles (+1,839)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,777 miles
    Test number
    326687639673
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive Front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass50,938 miles (+2,542)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    50,938 miles
    Test number
    131465267551
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass48,396 miles (+12)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,396 miles
    Test number
    470863306081
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock covers/gaiters are split
    • AdvisoryFront diff leaking oil
    • AdvisoryVehicle muddy on underside

  10. Fail48,384 miles (+3,165)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,384 miles
    Test number
    255726832491
    • MajorFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D/Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D/Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock covers/gaiters are split
    • AdvisoryFront diff leaking oil
    • AdvisoryVehicle muddy on underside

  11. Pass45,219 miles (+2,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,219 miles
    Test number
    169839124148
    • AdvisoryBoth front track rod end gaitors cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryNearside diff seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside aim on lower limits

  12. Pass42,675 miles (+2,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,675 miles
    Test number
    468591292091
    • AdvisoryBoth track rod end gaiter bushes perishing and cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim weak

  13. Pass40,607 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    40,607 miles
    Test number
    515603411392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,706 miles
    Test number
    398436483817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,706 miles (+1,659)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,706 miles
    Test number
    226773564974
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass37,047 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,047 miles
    Test number
    150774327253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    33,687 miles
    Test number
    186033814051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,687 miles (+2,675)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,687 miles
    Test number
    963613352648
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass31,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,012 miles
    Test number
    897734034209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,012 miles (+2,502)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,012 miles
    Test number
    959804534212
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass28,510 miles (+3,351)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    28,510 miles
    Test number
    638391943268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,159 miles
    Test number
    209784532242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,159 miles (+2,699)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,159 miles
    Test number
    378114032267
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass22,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    22,460 miles
    Test number
    226729181109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,460 miles (+2,513)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,460 miles
    Test number
    486519481192
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass19,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    19,947 miles
    Test number
    480107410269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail19,947 miles (+6,114)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,947 miles
    Test number
    491747610287
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Fail13,833 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,833 miles
    Test number
    414541718427
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  29. Pass13,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    13,833 miles
    Test number
    614331018360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 LSL

Does LC55 LSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 LSL is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 LSL?
The MOT on LC55 LSL is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 LSL done?
LC55 LSL was recorded at 61,741 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 2,691 miles a year.
Has LC55 LSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 LSL has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LC55 LSL 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 LSL find?
LC55 LSL passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint covers deteriorating; front anti-roll bar linkage dust covers deteriorating; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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