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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,497 cc

5201NMOT history

5201N is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 20 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 82,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
82,664 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5201N
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

5201N was last recorded at 82,664 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 1,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,943 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,721 miles
Average per year
4,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,664 miles
  • 2024 – 80,943 miles
  • 2023 – 78,550 miles
  • 2022 – 76,496 miles
  • 2021 – 74,955 miles
  • 2020 – 73,436 miles
  • 2019 – 67,474 miles
  • 2018 – 61,407 miles
  • 2017 – 52,615 miles
  • 2016 – 42,775 miles
  • 2015 – 41,530 miles
  • 2014 – 39,354 miles
  • 2013 – 35,732 miles
  • 2012 – 32,545 miles
  • 2011 – 28,941 miles
  • 2010 – 22,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,664 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
  • AdvisoryHand brake little reserve travel

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,664 miles (+1,721)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    82,664 miles
    Test number
    449510749564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryHand brake little reserve travel

  2. Pass80,943 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,943 miles
    Test number
    655863398355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,550 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    78,550 miles
    Test number
    104544478427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s inner sills,chassis and floor corroded.front subframe and suspension arms and rear axle and suspension arms are corroded.

  4. Fail78,550 miles (+2,054)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,550 miles
    Test number
    540641221256
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s inner sills,chassis and floor corroded.front subframe and suspension arms and rear axle and suspension arms are corroded.

  5. Pass76,496 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,496 miles
    Test number
    216966565882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,955 miles (+1,519)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,955 miles
    Test number
    162587972032
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass73,436 miles (+5,962)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,436 miles
    Test number
    281223887171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,474 miles (+6,067)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,474 miles
    Test number
    302689375630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,407 miles (+8,792)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,407 miles
    Test number
    127297100656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,615 miles (+9,840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,615 miles
    Test number
    545037687474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass42,775 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,775 miles
    Test number
    257002094786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    41,530 miles
    Test number
    234451980895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,530 miles (+2,176)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,530 miles
    Test number
    892728502025
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass39,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,354 miles
    Test number
    507558524377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,353 miles (+3,621)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,353 miles
    Test number
    797368824352
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass35,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    35,732 miles
    Test number
    827511113399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,732 miles (+3,187)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,732 miles
    Test number
    296051013313
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass32,545 miles (+3,604)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    32,545 miles
    Test number
    116184722341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,941 miles (+6,921)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,941 miles
    Test number
    128211721364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    22,020 miles
    Test number
    432119510491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 5201N

What vehicle is registration 5201N currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5201N on a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 20 Nov 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 5201N currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5201N is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 5201N?
The MOT on 5201N is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5201N done?
5201N was recorded at 82,664 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 4,060 miles a year.
Has 5201N ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5201N has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on 5201N 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 5201N find?
5201N passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose; offside front seat belt slow to retract, and 1 more.

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