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Kia Sorento

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LC55 LWWMOT history

LC55 LWW is a red diesel Kia Sorento first used on 9 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2026
Mileage
118,275 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 LWW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 LWW was last recorded at 118,275 miles on 18 Jun 2025, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jul 2023: 116,464 miles, lower than 124,661 miles on 5 Aug 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,252 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
5,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,275 miles
  • 2023 – 116,464 miles
  • 2022 – 124,661 miles
  • 2020 – 122,775 miles
  • 2019 – 121,198 miles
  • 2018 – 114,917 miles
  • 2016 – 101,139 miles
  • 2015 – 89,723 miles
  • 2014 – 76,449 miles
  • 2013 – 70,461 miles
  • 2012 – 62,071 miles
  • 2011 – 51,054 miles
  • 2010 – 36,248 miles
  • 2009 – 32,730 miles
  • 2008 – 25,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,275 miles
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint blowing

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,275 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    118,275 miles
    Test number
    175933741363
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint blowing

  2. Fail118,252 miles (+1,788)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,252 miles
    Test number
    709309815844
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass116,464 miles (-8,197)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    116,464 miles
    Test number
    508357961811
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting bracket broken
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust joint has a minor leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeter slightly discoloured
    • AdvisorySigns of offside rear brakes overheating

  4. Pass124,661 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,661 miles
    Test number
    722536401178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,457 miles (+1,682)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,457 miles
    Test number
    293067884308
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass122,775 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    122,775 miles
    Test number
    852072285744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,774 miles (+1,576)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,774 miles
    Test number
    279170149813
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,198 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,198 miles
    Test number
    785156333760
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail121,197 miles (+6,280)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,197 miles
    Test number
    400533493256
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass114,917 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,917 miles
    Test number
    729382170223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  11. Fail114,872 miles (+13,733)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,872 miles
    Test number
    479337359305
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  12. Pass101,139 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,139 miles
    Test number
    996117981704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,130 miles (+11,407)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,130 miles
    Test number
    399107366314
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  14. Pass89,723 miles (+13,274)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,723 miles
    Test number
    486864209511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,449 miles (+5,988)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,449 miles
    Test number
    639813384263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,461 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,461 miles
    Test number
    408972613372
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side front tyre cracking
    • NoteRear discs corroded both sides

  17. Fail70,461 miles (+8,390)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,461 miles
    Test number
    697002813330
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side front tyre cracking
    • NoteRear discs corroded both sides

  18. Pass62,071 miles (+11)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,071 miles
    Test number
    416959952185
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHandbrake high

  19. Fail62,060 miles (+11,006)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,060 miles
    Test number
    279218052491
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHandbrake high

  20. Pass51,054 miles (+14,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,054 miles
    Test number
    127089041158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail36,248 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,248 miles
    Test number
    344045750189
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass36,248 miles (+3,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,248 miles
    Test number
    510605350166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass32,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    32,730 miles
    Test number
    430184719346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,730 miles (+7,324)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,730 miles
    Test number
    732434519338
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass25,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,406 miles
    Test number
    362909688243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 LWW

Does LC55 LWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 LWW expired on 17 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 LWW?
The MOT on LC55 LWW expired on 17 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 LWW done?
LC55 LWW was recorded at 118,275 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2025, an average of 5,570 miles a year.
Has LC55 LWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 LWW has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LC55 LWW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC55 LWW find?
LC55 LWW passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust joint blowing.

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