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2006 KIA SORENTO
General Information
- Registration LA55KPN
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SORENTO
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 29 Apr 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 137,959 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 137,959 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 137,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
14 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 132,424 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2025 6 Jun 20269 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 132,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
21 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 124,310 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2024 6 Jun 202615 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,015 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2023 6 Jun 202610 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,596 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- general underbody corrosion
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
2 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 110,596 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- general underbody corrosion
17 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,087 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2021 6 Jun 202611 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 107,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
11 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,045 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,045 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,676 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2019 6 Jun 202613 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 94,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
13 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,703 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2018 6 Jun 202613 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,703 MI
6 Jun 20261 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,268 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
3 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,643 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2016 6 Jun 202612 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,219 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
12 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,219 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
5 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,207 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
19 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,076 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
19 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 52,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) Dangerous
14 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,860 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2012 6 Jun 202616 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,691 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2011 6 Jun 202618 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,110 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2010 6 Jun 202618 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 31,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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LA55KPN was registered on 2006-02-06
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