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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LC55 LSUMOT history

LC55 LSU is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 9 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
93,881 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 LSU
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
9 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 LSU was last recorded at 93,881 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 9,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,417 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,464 miles
Average per year
4,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,881 miles
  • 2024 – 84,417 miles
  • 2023 – 82,766 miles
  • 2022 – 78,996 miles
  • 2021 – 75,139 miles
  • 2020 – 72,019 miles
  • 2019 – 68,768 miles
  • 2018 – 66,435 miles
  • 2017 – 62,783 miles
  • 2016 – 59,727 miles
  • 2015 – 55,547 miles
  • 2014 – 52,107 miles
  • 2013 – 47,790 miles
  • 2012 – 44,520 miles
  • 2011 – 43,445 miles
  • 2010 – 38,048 miles
  • 2009 – 31,631 miles
  • 2008 – 24,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,881 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside handbrake low on efficietcy
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Under body has slight corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,881 miles (+9,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    93,881 miles
    Test number
    356970407005
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake low on efficietcy
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass84,417 miles (+1,651)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,417 miles
    Test number
    667168296920
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside

  3. Pass82,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,766 miles
    Test number
    964703423639
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has slight corrosion

  4. Fail82,766 miles (+3,770)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,766 miles
    Test number
    681051412314
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has slight corrosion

  5. Pass78,996 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,996 miles
    Test number
    550559315031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has slight corrosion

  6. Fail78,996 miles (+3,857)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,996 miles
    Test number
    628988391318
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has slight corrosion

  7. Pass75,139 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,139 miles
    Test number
    460969849829
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has slight corrosion

  8. Fail75,139 miles (+3,120)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,139 miles
    Test number
    225153932998
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has slight corrosion

  9. Pass72,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,019 miles
    Test number
    878804613599
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail72,019 miles (+3,251)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,019 miles
    Test number
    830241690759
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass68,768 miles (+2,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,768 miles
    Test number
    865021502492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass66,435 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,435 miles
    Test number
    218219525276
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail66,434 miles (+3,651)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,434 miles
    Test number
    747228348849
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass62,783 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    62,783 miles
    Test number
    583173795464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,727 miles (+4,180)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,727 miles
    Test number
    746187399873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,547 miles (+3,440)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,547 miles
    Test number
    859960111323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,107 miles (+4,317)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,107 miles
    Test number
    125743194275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,790 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,790 miles
    Test number
    437141103473
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass47,790 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,790 miles
    Test number
    488101903389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,520 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,520 miles
    Test number
    109684502320
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  21. Pass44,520 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,520 miles
    Test number
    419454702325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,445 miles (+5,397)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,445 miles
    Test number
    565531201325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,048 miles
    Test number
    264651700333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,048 miles (+6,417)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,048 miles
    Test number
    471411100368
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  25. Pass31,631 miles (+7,327)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    31,631 miles
    Test number
    672979399283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass24,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,304 miles
    Test number
    734603008380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 LSU

Does LC55 LSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 LSU is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC55 LSU?
The MOT on LC55 LSU is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 LSU done?
LC55 LSU was recorded at 93,881 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 4,098 miles a year.
Has LC55 LSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 LSU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LC55 LSU 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 LSU find?
LC55 LSU passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside handbrake low on efficietcy; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill.

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