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Kia Sorento

Grey · Diesel · 2019 · 2,199 cc

B20 BYEMOT history

B20 BYE is a grey diesel Kia Sorento first used on 29 Jan 2019. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 47,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

B20 BYE grey Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
47,923 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 BYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
29 Jan 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 BYE was last recorded at 47,923 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 9,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
38,608 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,315 miles
Average per year
7,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,923 miles
  • 2025 – 38,608 miles
  • 2024 – 31,768 miles
  • 2023 – 25,016 miles
  • 2022 – 18,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,923 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S/R shock absorber is starting to seize (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts and cuts with stones embedded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

6 tests since 15 Feb 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,923 miles (+9,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    47,923 miles
    Test number
    421750798722
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S/R shock absorber is starting to seize (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Pass38,608 miles (+6,840)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    38,608 miles
    Test number
    556589469919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass31,768 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    31,768 miles
    Test number
    614112004313
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail31,766 miles (+6,750)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,766 miles
    Test number
    114229936542
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts and cuts with stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on edges, cuts and cuts with stones embedded (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass25,016 miles (+6,132)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    25,016 miles
    Test number
    308046288094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts and cuts with stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts and cuts with stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts and cuts with stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts and cuts with stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass18,884 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    18,884 miles
    Test number
    706216079549
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about B20 BYE

Does B20 BYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 BYE is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 BYE?
The MOT on B20 BYE is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 BYE done?
B20 BYE was recorded at 47,923 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 7,396 miles a year.
Has B20 BYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 BYE has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on B20 BYE 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 B20 BYE find?
B20 BYE passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s/r shock absorber is starting to seize; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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