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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,497 cc

LM03 ONAMOT history

LM03 ONA is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 20 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 136,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2023
Mileage
136,194 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ONA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM03 ONA was last recorded at 136,194 miles on 21 Mar 2023, 8,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2022: 127,753 miles, lower than 148,939 miles on 23 Mar 2021.

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
127,753 miles · 24 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
8,441 miles
Average per year
7,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,194 miles
  • 2022 – 127,753 miles
  • 2021 – 148,939 miles
  • 2020 – 115,125 miles
  • 2019 – 104,191 miles
  • 2018 – 93,609 miles
  • 2017 – 86,893 miles
  • 2016 – 83,095 miles
  • 2015 – 79,467 miles
  • 2014 – 74,864 miles
  • 2013 – 66,597 miles
  • 2012 – 57,945 miles
  • 2011 – 49,969 miles
  • 2010 – 41,733 miles
  • 2009 – 33,809 miles
  • 2008 – 26,535 miles
  • 2007 – 19,469 miles
  • 2006 – 15,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,194 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension arm mounting/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers outer door handle damaged but still operational
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,194 miles (+8,441)3 dangerous9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,194 miles
    Test number
    423221675220
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension arm mounting/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers outer door handle damaged but still operational
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass127,753 miles (-21,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,753 miles
    Test number
    999105080096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass148,939 miles (+33,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    148,939 miles
    Test number
    611650306538
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,125 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,125 miles
    Test number
    721578137094
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  5. Fail115,125 miles (+10,934)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,125 miles
    Test number
    790510394709
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  6. Pass104,191 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,191 miles
    Test number
    955244769566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  7. Fail104,126 miles (+10,517)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,126 miles
    Test number
    919673115107
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  8. Pass93,609 miles (+6,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,609 miles
    Test number
    495479465469
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front dip beam pattern poor

  9. Pass86,893 miles (+3,798)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,893 miles
    Test number
    944188054001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass83,095 miles (+3,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,095 miles
    Test number
    295958745837
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass79,467 miles (+4,603)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,467 miles
    Test number
    119131765066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,864 miles (+8,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,864 miles
    Test number
    336142164190
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass66,597 miles (+8,652)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,597 miles
    Test number
    529748063165
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing unevenly

  14. Pass57,945 miles (+7,976)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,945 miles
    Test number
    609852872184
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass49,969 miles (+8,236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,969 miles
    Test number
    628939251120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass41,733 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,733 miles
    Test number
    220506540451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail41,733 miles (+7,924)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,733 miles
    Test number
    621976740136
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass33,809 miles (+7,274)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,809 miles
    Test number
    192440169123
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass26,535 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,535 miles
    Test number
    233280478166
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail26,535 miles (+7,066)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,535 miles
    Test number
    670340278180
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass19,469 miles (+4,353)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,469 miles
    Test number
    680115667118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    15,116 miles
    Test number
    593071476125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 ONA

Does LM03 ONA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 ONA expired on 22 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ONA?
The MOT on LM03 ONA expired on 22 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 ONA done?
LM03 ONA was recorded at 136,194 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2023, an average of 7,228 miles a year.
Has LM03 ONA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ONA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LM03 ONA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM03 ONA find?
LM03 ONA failed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2023 with 3 dangerous defects, 9 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm mounting/chassis, and 15 more.

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