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2006 KIA SORENTO
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- Registration LA55KOJ
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SORENTO
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 146,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Both sides Quarter Panel (6.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
10 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,743 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))
10 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 137,743 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
28 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 131,065 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Body not fully secure Both inner sills have been repaired but not seam welded. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
25 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 131,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Body not fully secure Both inner sills have been repaired but not seam welded. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
21 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 124,132 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
29 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,127 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2021 6 Jun 202615 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 117,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop shaft rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Parking brake pivot , on axle (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,368 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2020 6 Jun 20262 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 103,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
27 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,963 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 98,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 pipes (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,991 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
29 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 93,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
9 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,304 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 87,302 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,231 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2016 6 Jun 202614 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,299 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
19 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,898 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,154 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2014 6 Jun 202621 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,422 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2013 6 Jun 202620 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,100 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2012 6 Jun 202620 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 52,100 MI
6 Jun 202623 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,788 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2012 6 Jun 202610 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,040 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2011 6 Jun 202613 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,183 MI
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LA55KOJ was registered on 2006-02-06
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