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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LE06 KAXMOT history

LE06 KAX is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 3 Aug 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2026
Mileage
124,859 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE06 KAX
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 expired on 21 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE06 KAX was last recorded at 124,859 miles on 14 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Dec 2015: 6,989 miles, lower than 58,422 miles on 29 Dec 2014.

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
124,859 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,859 miles
  • 2024 – 114,651 miles
  • 2023 – 103,434 miles
  • 2022 – 99,182 miles
  • 2021 – 94,121 miles
  • 2019 – 90,527 miles
  • 2018 – 86,598 miles
  • 2017 – 82,045 miles
  • 2016 – 75,079 miles
  • 2015 – 6,989 miles
  • 2014 – 58,422 miles
  • 2013 – 52,635 miles
  • 2012 – 39,693 miles
  • 2011 – 30,255 miles
  • 2010 – 23,646 miles
  • 2009 – 14,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,859 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front spot light missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking 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 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,859 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    124,859 miles
    Test number
    976803093113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 bumper damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front spot light missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  2. Fail124,859 miles (+10,208)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,859 miles
    Test number
    824426502997
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 bumper damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front spot light missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  3. Pass114,651 miles (+279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    114,651 miles
    Test number
    758224559193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail114,372 miles (+10,938)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,372 miles
    Test number
    281493180468
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass103,434 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    103,434 miles
    Test number
    592928948121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,420 miles (+73)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,420 miles
    Test number
    723671734574
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
  7. Fail103,347 miles (+4,165)5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,347 miles
    Test number
    265238023247
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake performance not tested brakes binding in excess (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
  8. Pass99,182 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,182 miles
    Test number
    126585168107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,023 miles (+4,902)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,023 miles
    Test number
    269494244897
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass94,121 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,121 miles
    Test number
    619391159778
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail94,119 miles (+3,592)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,119 miles
    Test number
    224169203669
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass90,527 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,527 miles
    Test number
    400612874770
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  13. Fail90,507 miles (+3,909)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,507 miles
    Test number
    342806849590
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  14. Pass86,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,598 miles
    Test number
    951504985729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,598 miles (+4,553)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,598 miles
    Test number
    691711895050
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  16. Pass82,045 miles (+6,966)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    82,045 miles
    Test number
    362636123642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,079 miles (+68,090)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,079 miles
    Test number
    596625665990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,989 miles (-51,433)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    6,989 miles
    Test number
    496277167999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,422 miles (+5,787)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,422 miles
    Test number
    868533364390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
  20. Fail52,635 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,635 miles
    Test number
    287351063320
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  21. Pass52,635 miles (+3,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,635 miles
    Test number
    889301363391
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  22. Pass48,821 miles (+9,128)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,821 miles
    Test number
    166201463199
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  23. Pass39,693 miles (+9,438)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,693 miles
    Test number
    987167572101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,255 miles (+6,609)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,255 miles
    Test number
    828365281171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,646 miles (+9,276)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    23,646 miles
    Test number
    581542800209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass14,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    14,370 miles
    Test number
    292818909251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE06 KAX

Does LE06 KAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE06 KAX expired on 21 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE06 KAX?
The MOT on LE06 KAX expired on 21 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE06 KAX done?
LE06 KAX was recorded at 124,859 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2025, an average of 7,104 miles a year.
Has LE06 KAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE06 KAX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LE06 KAX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE06 KAX find?
LE06 KAX passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front bumper damage, and 5 more.

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