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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LE06 KAKMOT history

LE06 KAK is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 3 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 199,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
199,957 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE06 KAK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE06 KAK was last recorded at 199,957 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 3,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,518 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,439 miles
Average per year
8,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,957 miles
  • 2025 – 196,518 miles
  • 2024 – 192,808 miles
  • 2023 – 187,819 miles
  • 2022 – 183,752 miles
  • 2021 – 180,830 miles
  • 2019 – 175,950 miles
  • 2018 – 170,877 miles
  • 2017 – 166,552 miles
  • 2016 – 162,743 miles
  • 2015 – 155,000 miles
  • 2014 – 134,651 miles
  • 2013 – 117,966 miles
  • 2012 – 107,337 miles
  • 2011 – 92,397 miles
  • 2010 – 74,433 miles
  • 2009 – 54,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,957 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (o/s & n/s) (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (o/s & n/s) (5.3.2 (d))

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,957 miles (+3,439)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    199,957 miles
    Test number
    116974761763
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (o/s & n/s) (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (o/s & n/s) (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass196,518 miles (+116)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    196,518 miles
    Test number
    597736365506
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (o/s & n/s) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail196,402 miles (+3,594)1 dangerous6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,402 miles
    Test number
    375347638628
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (Inner cill) as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (inner cill) as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (o/s & n/s) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass192,808 miles (+4,989)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    192,808 miles
    Test number
    344110858055
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle

  5. Pass187,819 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    187,819 miles
    Test number
    395135537902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake low

  6. Fail187,819 miles (+4,067)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,819 miles
    Test number
    283770825390
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake low

  7. Pass183,752 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    183,752 miles
    Test number
    724928054520
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail183,747 miles (+2,917)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,747 miles
    Test number
    426024227483
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion, but not within 30cm of a body mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion, but not within 30cm of a body mounting
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear reg plates (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass180,830 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    180,830 miles
    Test number
    522399941929
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail180,826 miles (+4,876)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,826 miles
    Test number
    631810514696
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass175,950 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    175,950 miles
    Test number
    391869337854
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail174,946 miles (+4,069)3 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,946 miles
    Test number
    251748925447
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass170,877 miles (+4,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    170,877 miles
    Test number
    450653925920
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low

  14. Pass166,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    166,552 miles
    Test number
    166947859531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail166,552 miles (+3,809)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,552 miles
    Test number
    197564690276
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass162,743 miles (+7,743)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    162,743 miles
    Test number
    491454398401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass155,000 miles (+451)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    155,000 miles
    Test number
    438073305241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Fail154,549 miles (+19,898)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,549 miles
    Test number
    999346295101
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass134,651 miles (+342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    134,651 miles
    Test number
    186650204251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail134,309 miles (+16,343)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,309 miles
    Test number
    355363694174
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass117,966 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    117,966 miles
    Test number
    448864983161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail117,966 miles (+10,629)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,966 miles
    Test number
    479834283163
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass107,337 miles (+14,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    107,337 miles
    Test number
    109040622273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail92,397 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,397 miles
    Test number
    398920011449
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass92,397 miles (+17,964)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    92,397 miles
    Test number
    986730411236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,433 miles (+20,261)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,433 miles
    Test number
    502514210255
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear

  27. Pass54,172 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,172 miles
    Test number
    293545719269
    • NoteFront brake pads very low recommend replacement
    • NoteFront side lights dim

Questions about LE06 KAK

Does LE06 KAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE06 KAK is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE06 KAK?
The MOT on LE06 KAK is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE06 KAK done?
LE06 KAK was recorded at 199,957 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 8,581 miles a year.
Has LE06 KAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE06 KAK has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LE06 KAK 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 LE06 KAK find?
LE06 KAK passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 6 more.

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