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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LS55 FHNMOT history

LS55 FHN is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 145,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
145,359 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 FHN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 FHN was last recorded at 145,359 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 1,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,540 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,819 miles
Average per year
6,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,359 miles
  • 2025 – 143,540 miles
  • 2024 – 140,283 miles
  • 2023 – 138,740 miles
  • 2022 – 136,060 miles
  • 2021 – 130,229 miles
  • 2020 – 125,109 miles
  • 2019 – 115,141 miles
  • 2018 – 109,907 miles
  • 2017 – 103,587 miles
  • 2016 – 92,969 miles
  • 2015 – 78,518 miles
  • 2014 – 76,899 miles
  • 2013 – 70,105 miles
  • 2012 – 63,063 miles
  • 2011 – 55,785 miles
  • 2010 – 50,727 miles
  • 2009 – 43,219 miles
  • 2008 – 34,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,359 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,359 miles (+1,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    145,359 miles
    Test number
    136248445445
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass143,540 miles (+3,257)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    143,540 miles
    Test number
    861269075682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,283 miles (+1,543)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    140,283 miles
    Test number
    267140166223
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses weathering / beam image output deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear wheel arch area's corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine area's
    • AdvisoryUnder body, chassis & suspension area's corroding
  4. Pass138,740 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,740 miles
    Test number
    124774850307
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rubber split
  5. Fail138,740 miles (+2,680)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,740 miles
    Test number
    700913214537
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rubber split
  6. Pass136,060 miles (+5,831)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,060 miles
    Test number
    928691445640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,229 miles (+5,120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    130,229 miles
    Test number
    317711889515
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass125,109 miles (+9,968)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    125,109 miles
    Test number
    647171927602
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. Pass115,141 miles (+5,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,141 miles
    Test number
    467700578848
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass109,907 miles (+6,320)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    109,907 miles
    Test number
    871920106936
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass103,587 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,587 miles
    Test number
    402637607373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,568 miles (+10,599)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,568 miles
    Test number
    233974292195
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass92,969 miles (+14,451)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,969 miles
    Test number
    382595807014
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass78,518 miles (+1,619)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,518 miles
    Test number
    739375255037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,899 miles (+4)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,899 miles
    Test number
    658150114399
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge
  16. Fail76,895 miles (+6,790)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,895 miles
    Test number
    148949404391
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge
  17. Pass70,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,105 miles
    Test number
    496122923341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,105 miles (+7,042)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,105 miles
    Test number
    968298513384
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  19. Pass63,063 miles (+7,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,063 miles
    Test number
    858070512343
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  20. Pass55,785 miles (+5,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,785 miles
    Test number
    477255911434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass50,727 miles (+7,508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    50,727 miles
    Test number
    532135010356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass43,219 miles (+8,888)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,219 miles
    Test number
    723393219393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,331 miles
    Test number
    471833038487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,331 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,331 miles
    Test number
    523623238349
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LS55 FHN

Does LS55 FHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 FHN is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 FHN?
The MOT on LS55 FHN is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 FHN done?
LS55 FHN was recorded at 145,359 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 6,469 miles a year.
Has LS55 FHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 FHN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 FHN 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 LS55 FHN find?
LS55 FHN passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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