# LC57VHT — KIA SORENTO MOT History & Vehicle Check

LC57VHT is a Black KIA SORENTO, Diesel (2497cc), first registered 2007-11-26. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for LC57VHT — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | LC57VHT |
| Make | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 2497cc |
| First registered | 2007-11-26 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2027-04-14 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 19
- Passes: 12
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 63.16%
- Total defects recorded: 63

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 11:54:42 | PASSED | 149,122 MI | 2027-04-14 00:00:00 |
| 2026-03-30 10:52:20 | FAILED | 149,062 MI | — |
| 2025-04-10 07:48:26 | PASSED | 139,547 MI | 2026-04-14 00:00:00 |
| 2025-04-04 08:31:32 | FAILED | 139,451 MI | — |
| 2024-04-05 15:33:32 | PASSED | 130,443 MI | 2025-04-14 00:00:00 |
| 2023-04-15 12:26:31 | PASSED | 122,001 MI | 2024-04-14 00:00:00 |
| 2023-03-27 16:50:25 | FAILED | 122,001 MI | — |
| 2018-06-01 07:52:08 | PASSED | 114,474 MI | 2019-05-31 00:00:00 |
| 2018-06-01 07:52:07 | FAILED | 114,474 MI | — |
| 2017-05-05 12:55:07 | PASSED | 103,605 MI | 2018-05-10 00:00:00 |
| 2016-04-29 07:21:19 | PASSED | 93,130 MI | 2017-05-10 00:00:00 |
| 2015-05-11 08:44:23 | FAILED | 81,029 MI | — |
| 2015-05-11 08:44:23 | PASSED | 81,029 MI | 2016-05-10 00:00:00 |
| 2014-02-28 09:20:20 | PASSED | 65,406 MI | 2015-03-11 00:00:00 |
| 2013-03-12 12:59:58 | FAILED | 56,311 MI | — |
| 2013-03-12 12:59:58 | PASSED | 56,311 MI | 2014-03-11 00:00:00 |
| 2012-03-02 12:13:04 | PASSED | 42,640 MI | 2013-03-01 00:00:00 |
| 2012-03-02 09:47:42 | FAILED | 42,640 MI | — |
| 2011-01-21 10:15:53 | PASSED | 29,262 MI | 2012-01-20 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2026-04-15 11:54:42 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

**2026-03-30 10:52:20 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts fan snapped off on engine tray live (4.11 (a) (iii))
- DANGEROUS: Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DANGEROUS: Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Central Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

**2025-04-10 07:48:26 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

**2025-04-04 08:31:32 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2023-03-27 16:50:25 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

**2018-06-01 07:52:08 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Park brake lever - long travel.
- MINOR: Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2018-06-01 07:52:07 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Park brake lever - long travel.
- MINOR: Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- PRS: Brake pivot has restricted free movement Rear axle pivot point. (1.1.15 (e))

**2017-05-05 12:55:07 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front & rear brake pad wear.
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre wear.

**2015-05-11 08:44:23 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- USER ENTERED: Park brake lever - long travel.
- USER ENTERED: Engine oil leak - front, intercooler area.

**2015-05-11 08:44:23 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Park brake lever - long travel.
- USER ENTERED: Engine oil leak - front, intercooler area.

**2014-02-28 09:20:20 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2013-03-12 12:59:58 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- USER ENTERED: front brake discs are worn

**2013-03-12 12:59:58 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: front brake discs are worn

**2012-03-02 12:13:04 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: both front tyres low and worn on edge

**2012-03-02 09:47:42 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- USER ENTERED: both front tyres low and worn on edge

**2011-01-21 10:15:53 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for LC57VHT is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/LC57VHT. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
