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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,497 cc

LP59 BUHMOT history

LP59 BUH is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 29 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 138,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2024.

LP59 BUH black Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sorento, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2025
Mileage
138,813 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP59 BUH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP59 BUH was last recorded at 138,813 miles on 13 Aug 2024, 9,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jan 2017: 52,581 miles, lower than 53,478 miles on 19 Jan 2017.

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
129,316 miles · 30 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
9,497 miles
Average per year
9,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,813 miles
  • 2023 – 129,316 miles
  • 2022 – 117,782 miles
  • 2021 – 106,630 miles
  • 2020 – 94,049 miles
  • 2019 – 81,660 miles
  • 2018 – 67,191 miles
  • 2017 – 55,736 miles
  • 2016 – 48,700 miles
  • 2015 – 42,393 miles
  • 2014 – 35,139 miles
  • 2013 – 27,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,813 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule whole system (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all - inner / outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,813 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    138,813 miles
    Test number
    988452623403
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule whole system (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all - inner / outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail138,813 miles (+9,497)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,813 miles
    Test number
    696363447134
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule whole system (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all - inner / outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass129,316 miles (+11,534)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,316 miles
    Test number
    448544763728
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass117,782 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,782 miles
    Test number
    600924670332
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail117,782 miles (+11,152)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,782 miles
    Test number
    329935008377
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass106,630 miles (+12,581)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,630 miles
    Test number
    337916132205
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass94,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,049 miles
    Test number
    842803733059
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake was very low and requires investigation

  8. Fail94,049 miles (+12,389)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,049 miles
    Test number
    199062517471
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake was very low and requires investigation

  9. Pass81,660 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,660 miles
    Test number
    910958795065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail81,660 miles (+14,469)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,660 miles
    Test number
    525112431385
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass67,191 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,191 miles
    Test number
    942281589846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail67,191 miles (+11,455)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,191 miles
    Test number
    202177092017
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass55,736 miles (+3,155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,736 miles
    Test number
    491335338537
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass52,581 miles (-897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,581 miles
    Test number
    950178862017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail53,478 miles (+4,778)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,478 miles
    Test number
    223171047241
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass48,700 miles (+6,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,700 miles
    Test number
    194966550795
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to n/s/r centre row seat not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelts
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  17. Pass42,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,393 miles
    Test number
    248779005095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,393 miles (+7,254)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,393 miles
    Test number
    498239105078
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass35,139 miles (+7,826)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,139 miles
    Test number
    429150314045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,313 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,313 miles
    Test number
    596271213091
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LP59 BUH

Does LP59 BUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP59 BUH expired on 12 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP59 BUH?
The MOT on LP59 BUH expired on 12 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP59 BUH done?
LP59 BUH was recorded at 138,813 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2024, an average of 9,623 miles a year.
Has LP59 BUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP59 BUH has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LP59 BUH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP59 BUH find?
LP59 BUH passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2024 with 10 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule whole system; coil spring corroded x4; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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