Kia Sorento
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc
6 DEWMOT history
6 DEW is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,364 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 82,364 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,432 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 6 DEW
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sorento
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
6 DEW was last recorded at 82,364 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 3,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,769 miles · 27 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,595 miles
- Average per year
- 3,432 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,364 miles
- 2025 – 78,769 miles
- 2024 – 74,966 miles
- 2023 – 71,199 miles
- 2022 – 66,807 miles
- 2021 – 65,753 miles
- 2018 – 63,068 miles
- 2017 – 57,525 miles
- 2016 – 49,203 miles
- 2015 – 45,235 miles
- 2014 – 43,365 miles
- 2013 – 41,060 miles
- 2012 – 39,317 miles
- 2011 – 32,734 miles
- 2010 – 28,417 miles
- 2009 – 23,389 miles
- 2008 – 21,184 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,364 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TRANSFER BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 14 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,364 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 82,364 miles
- Test number
- 141684645731
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TRANSFER BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail82,363 miles (+3,594)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,363 miles
- Test number
- 526835871368
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TRANSFER BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,769 miles (+3,803)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 78,769 miles
- Test number
- 819195874581
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,966 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 74,966 miles
- Test number
- 559219241352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,966 miles (+3,767)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,966 miles
- Test number
- 758127065342
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass71,199 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 71,199 miles
- Test number
- 166722718882
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail71,199 miles (+4,392)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,199 miles
- Test number
- 111446746862
- MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps DIM (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Pass66,807 miles (+1,054)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 66,807 miles
- Test number
- 815424225797
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass65,753 miles (+2,685)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 65,753 miles
- Test number
- 607810436937
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily wax oiled
Pass63,068 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 63,068 miles
- Test number
- 974619954053
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear chassis and suspension components rusty
Fail63,068 miles (+5,543)6 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,068 miles
- Test number
- 683033073575
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear chassis and suspension components rusty
Pass57,525 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 57,525 miles
- Test number
- 796861756111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,525 miles (+8,322)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,525 miles
- Test number
- 100216606015
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass49,203 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 49,203 miles
- Test number
- 256368717416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,203 miles (+3,968)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,203 miles
- Test number
- 943621812727
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass45,235 miles (+1,870)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 45,235 miles
- Test number
- 324024421657
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle dry and rusty
Pass43,365 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 43,365 miles
- Test number
- 125488824350
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
- NoteRear underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Fail43,365 miles (+2,305)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,365 miles
- Test number
- 699518124328
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
- NoteRear underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Pass41,060 miles (+1,743)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 41,060 miles
- Test number
- 789286733311
- NoteUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Pass39,317 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 39,317 miles
- Test number
- 818765822375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,313 miles (+6,579)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,313 miles
- Test number
- 606435322339
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass32,734 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 32,734 miles
- Test number
- 808502031357
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail32,734 miles (+4,317)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,734 miles
- Test number
- 608952631329
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass28,417 miles (+5,028)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 28,417 miles
- Test number
- 874694330350
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass23,389 miles (+2,205)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 23,389 miles
- Test number
- 722156539312
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChassis getting very dry & rusty
Fail21,184 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,184 miles
- Test number
- 100198388277
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass21,184 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 21,184 miles
- Test number
- 120028688250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 6 DEW
- What vehicle is registration 6 DEW currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 6 DEW on a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 Nov 2005. 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 6 DEW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6 DEW is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 6 DEW?
- The MOT on 6 DEW is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 6 DEW done?
- 6 DEW was recorded at 82,364 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 3,432 miles a year.
- Has 6 DEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 6 DEW has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on 6 DEW 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 6 DEW find?
- 6 DEW passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair; oil leak, but not excessive transfer box.
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