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LA55KVH
2006 KIA SORENTO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2497cc
General Information
- Registration LA55KVH
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SORENTO
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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116 Total Defects Recorded
26 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 108,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis outer and underside at rear axle trailing arm mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear AXLE at shock absorber / suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes between tank and chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive leaking a lot from engine, not in excess of failure limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission fluid leaking from front of vehicle, not in excess of limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis at trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear inner sill, not within 300mm of belt mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis , especially rear sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes on rear axle at hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,820 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes alongside tank / chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of chassis , both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis at foremost tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))
23 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 103,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of chassis , both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis at foremost tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes alongside tank / chassis (1.1.11 (c))
29 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,926 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over tank - not able to see over chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 98,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over tank - not able to see over chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
29 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 80,288 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 80,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front 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
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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
- Nearside Front 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
30 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,330 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2021 6 Jun 20264 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 63,733 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
10 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,808 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- aux drive belt cracking
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 70 16 worn to 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
10 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 60,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake cable compensator (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake binding slightly
- aux drive belt cracking
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 70 16 worn to 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
30 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,968 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- steering rack damp
- high level brake light inop
30 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 56,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5 mm and worn very low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- steering rack damp
- low on engine oil
- high level brake light inop
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
30 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,310 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted obscuring testable components
30 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 53,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted obscuring testable components
24 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,398 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,068 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2015 6 Jun 202627 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,186 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 41,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,341 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
29 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 37,341 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
21 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,232 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,818 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 28,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
30 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,584 MI
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LA55KVH was registered on 2006-02-07
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