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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

LE04 TXFMOT history

LE04 TXF is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 18 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2024
Mileage
135,387 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 TXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 TXF was last recorded at 135,387 miles on 29 Dec 2023, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,369 miles · 28 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
7,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,387 miles
  • 2022 – 105,292 miles
  • 2021 – 96,535 miles
  • 2020 – 88,997 miles
  • 2019 – 79,622 miles
  • 2017 – 77,393 miles
  • 2016 – 68,322 miles
  • 2015 – 58,812 miles
  • 2014 – 53,781 miles
  • 2013 – 48,626 miles
  • 2012 – 45,255 miles
  • 2011 – 42,164 miles
  • 2010 – 38,682 miles
  • 2009 – 29,906 miles
  • 2008 – 25,478 miles
  • 2007 – 19,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,387 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre out of shape on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,387 miles (+18)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,387 miles
    Test number
    280833213408
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail135,369 miles (+14,148)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,369 miles
    Test number
    227081925877
    • MajorFront Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides under wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass121,221 miles (+15,929)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,221 miles
    Test number
    369531752809
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass105,292 miles (+8,757)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,292 miles
    Test number
    297917389504
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass96,535 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,535 miles
    Test number
    412001939711
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail96,535 miles (+7,538)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,535 miles
    Test number
    778003633410
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass88,997 miles (+9,375)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,997 miles
    Test number
    136903168872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,622 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,622 miles
    Test number
    637340071502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge

  9. Fail79,620 miles (+2,227)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,620 miles
    Test number
    829924224303
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge

  10. Pass77,393 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,393 miles
    Test number
    283947597242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail77,393 miles (+9,071)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,393 miles
    Test number
    708653140741
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass68,322 miles (+9,510)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,322 miles
    Test number
    628807228276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,812 miles
    Test number
    680451363378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,812 miles (+5,031)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,812 miles
    Test number
    614337305022
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass53,781 miles (+5,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,781 miles
    Test number
    355243084228
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass48,626 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,626 miles
    Test number
    165315073281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on the outer edge
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

  17. Fail48,626 miles (+3,371)1 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,626 miles
    Test number
    725875173278
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on the outer edge
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

  18. Fail45,255 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,255 miles
    Test number
    238575072212
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine cover fitted to vehicle
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted to vehicle
    • NoteVehicle tested in wet conditions

  19. Pass45,255 miles (+3,091)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,255 miles
    Test number
    706905272275
    • NoteEngine cover fitted to vehicle
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted to vehicle
    • NoteVehicle tested in wet conditions

  20. Pass42,164 miles (+3,482)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,164 miles
    Test number
    438317471255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,682 miles
    Test number
    352329370213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,682 miles (+8,776)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,682 miles
    Test number
    333758270288
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  23. Pass29,906 miles (+4,428)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,906 miles
    Test number
    780141979271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,478 miles (+6,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,478 miles
    Test number
    223552818316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass19,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,354 miles
    Test number
    573812277219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 TXF

Does LE04 TXF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 TXF expired on 28 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 TXF?
The MOT on LE04 TXF expired on 28 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 TXF done?
LE04 TXF was recorded at 135,387 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2023, an average of 7,141 miles a year.
Has LE04 TXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 TXF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LE04 TXF 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 TXF find?
LE04 TXF passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side, and 1 more.

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