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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,497 cc

LC57 VGZMOT history

LC57 VGZ is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 20 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
105,869 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC57 VGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC57 VGZ was last recorded at 105,869 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 6,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,138 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,731 miles
Average per year
5,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,869 miles
  • 2025 – 99,138 miles
  • 2024 – 91,535 miles
  • 2023 – 83,503 miles
  • 2022 – 75,625 miles
  • 2021 – 68,117 miles
  • 2020 – 62,674 miles
  • 2019 – 56,650 miles
  • 2018 – 50,604 miles
  • 2017 – 45,858 miles
  • 2016 – 40,261 miles
  • 2014 – 37,330 miles
  • 2013 – 33,820 miles
  • 2012 – 30,204 miles
  • 2011 – 26,717 miles
  • 2010 – 21,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,869 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside handbrake effort and handbrake travel

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Drive belt worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,869 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    105,869 miles
    Test number
    652417546897
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake effort and handbrake travel

  2. Fail105,869 miles (+6,731)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,869 miles
    Test number
    625463938336
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake effort and handbrake travel

  3. Pass99,138 miles (+50)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    99,138 miles
    Test number
    762954577480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail99,088 miles (+7,553)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,088 miles
    Test number
    656972709823
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass91,535 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,535 miles
    Test number
    927272591916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,526 miles (+8,023)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,526 miles
    Test number
    699596081445
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  7. Pass83,503 miles (+7,878)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,503 miles
    Test number
    398069981542
    • AdvisoryAll 4 corner seatbelts slow retracting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay nearside steering system
    • AdvisoryWeep from nearside steering rack ram

  8. Pass75,625 miles (+7,508)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,625 miles
    Test number
    346771930349
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f head light washer jet damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads starting to wear low

  9. Pass68,117 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,117 miles
    Test number
    689817369799
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail68,117 miles (+5,443)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,117 miles
    Test number
    607350500363
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass62,674 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,674 miles
    Test number
    906097316997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 245/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt deteriorated

  12. Fail62,673 miles (+6,023)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,673 miles
    Test number
    606700621372
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 245/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid low
    • AdvisoryCoolant/antifreeze low

  13. Pass56,650 miles (+6,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,650 miles
    Test number
    781998618740
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint slight leak from rack end (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt perished
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on handbrake

  14. Pass50,604 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,604 miles
    Test number
    267262967720
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  15. Fail50,576 miles (+4,718)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,576 miles
    Test number
    606471915362
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  16. Pass45,858 miles (+5,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    45,858 miles
    Test number
    587239562214
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are aged 2006, perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear bump stop is damaged
    • AdvisoryPower assisted steering rack has a misting of fluid around nearside rack boot

  17. Pass40,261 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,261 miles
    Test number
    852442278303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,330 miles (+3,510)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    37,330 miles
    Test number
    605762624341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,820 miles (+3,616)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    33,820 miles
    Test number
    697146033333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,204 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    30,204 miles
    Test number
    739650442365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,717 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,717 miles
    Test number
    766741621321
    • NoteAdvise rear wiper smearing

  22. Fail26,717 miles (+5,637)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,717 miles
    Test number
    939220421378
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise rear wiper smearing

  23. Pass21,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,080 miles
    Test number
    333572920343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC57 VGZ

Does LC57 VGZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC57 VGZ is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC57 VGZ?
The MOT on LC57 VGZ is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC57 VGZ done?
LC57 VGZ was recorded at 105,869 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 5,338 miles a year.
Has LC57 VGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC57 VGZ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LC57 VGZ 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 LC57 VGZ find?
LC57 VGZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside handbrake effort and handbrake travel.

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