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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

LE04 FNVMOT history

LE04 FNV is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 13 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2023
Mileage
121,478 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 FNV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 FNV was last recorded at 121,478 miles on 2 Sept 2022, 1,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,780 miles · 26 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,698 miles
Average per year
6,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,478 miles
  • 2021 – 119,780 miles
  • 2020 – 118,115 miles
  • 2019 – 112,760 miles
  • 2018 – 103,788 miles
  • 2017 – 94,887 miles
  • 2016 – 87,040 miles
  • 2015 – 80,480 miles
  • 2014 – 77,422 miles
  • 2013 – 73,920 miles
  • 2012 – 69,616 miles
  • 2011 – 62,373 miles
  • 2010 – 53,743 miles
  • 2009 – 45,300 miles
  • 2008 – 36,791 miles
  • 2007 – 27,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,478 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnder body slightly corroded

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,478 miles (+1,698)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    121,478 miles
    Test number
    594795288706
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body slightly corroded

  2. Pass119,780 miles (+1,665)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,780 miles
    Test number
    841530359808
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail118,115 miles (+5,355)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,115 miles
    Test number
    254428976999
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside rear anti roll bar drop link

  4. Pass112,760 miles (+8,972)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,760 miles
    Test number
    272841250630
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,788 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,788 miles
    Test number
    186483767783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  6. Fail103,766 miles (+8,879)3 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,766 miles
    Test number
    373480717987
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when applied with position lights being used (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image/pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image/pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  7. Pass94,887 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    94,887 miles
    Test number
    437987595656
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail94,837 miles (+7,797)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,837 miles
    Test number
    749971244290
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass87,040 miles (+6,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,040 miles
    Test number
    591032240541
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass80,480 miles (+16)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,480 miles
    Test number
    947455395171
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses slightly deterioated.
    • NoteRear exhaust box support rubber broken. exhaust is still sufficiently supported.

  11. Fail80,464 miles (+3,042)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,464 miles
    Test number
    289234695419
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses slightly deterioated.
    • NoteRear exhaust box support rubber broken. exhaust is still sufficiently supported.

  12. Pass77,422 miles (+3,502)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,422 miles
    Test number
    299977994102
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edge close to limit
    • NotePark brake has a long travel verry close to stops

  13. Pass73,920 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,920 miles
    Test number
    797583583133
    • NoteEXAUST CORRODED AND REAR RUBBER MOUNT BROKEN BUT EXAUST NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly

  14. Fail73,920 miles (+4,304)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,920 miles
    Test number
    937423083100
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteEXAUST CORRODED AND REAR RUBBER MOUNT BROKEN BUT EXAUST NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly

  15. Pass69,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,616 miles
    Test number
    406071582191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,616 miles (+7,243)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,616 miles
    Test number
    676221882154
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass62,373 miles (+8,630)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,373 miles
    Test number
    608201781164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,743 miles (+8,443)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,743 miles
    Test number
    852361280195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,300 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,300 miles
    Test number
    243920899136
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  20. Pass45,300 miles (+8,509)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,300 miles
    Test number
    903700399170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,791 miles (+9,655)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,791 miles
    Test number
    674743898183
    • NoteOffside front side light dim
    • NoteOffside rear anti roll bar mounting bush worn
    • NoteScuff mark offside front bumper

  22. Pass27,136 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,136 miles
    Test number
    322891897171
    • NoteFront brake pad material getting low (recommend brake pads replaced in near future)
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn inner and outer edges
    • NoteSlight damage to offside front tyre outer side wall also worn inner and outer edges

  23. Fail27,135 miles4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,135 miles
    Test number
    963941897194
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake pad material getting low
    • NoteNear side and offside front tyres worn inner and outer edges
    • NoteNear side front wiper blade slightly torn (still clears screen effectively)
    • NoteSlight damage to offside outer side wall of tyre

Questions about LE04 FNV

Does LE04 FNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 FNV expired on 1 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 FNV?
The MOT on LE04 FNV expired on 1 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 FNV done?
LE04 FNV was recorded at 121,478 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2022, an average of 6,228 miles a year.
Has LE04 FNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 FNV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LE04 FNV 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 LE04 FNV find?
LE04 FNV passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 12 more.

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