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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 2,199 cc

C8 APOMOT history

C8 APO is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 19 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 98,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

C8 APO silver Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
98,710 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 APO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
19 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 APO was last recorded at 98,710 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 7,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,664 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,046 miles
Average per year
7,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,710 miles
  • 2025 – 91,664 miles
  • 2024 – 84,384 miles
  • 2023 – 75,640 miles
  • 2022 – 67,507 miles
  • 2021 – 60,057 miles
  • 2020 – 53,617 miles
  • 2019 – 47,288 miles
  • 2018 – 39,093 miles
  • 2017 – 33,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,710 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded Coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,710 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    98,710 miles
    Test number
    667146866695
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded Coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail98,710 miles (+7,046)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,710 miles
    Test number
    877935686722
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded Coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass91,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    91,664 miles
    Test number
    794998945400
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp image slightly blurred
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail91,664 miles (+7,280)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,664 miles
    Test number
    435166589872
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect + fluid leak (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp image slightly blurred
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass84,384 miles (+8,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,384 miles
    Test number
    852181374623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass75,640 miles (+8,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,640 miles
    Test number
    720403629638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge, also slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass67,507 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    67,507 miles
    Test number
    923909757041
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail67,497 miles (+7,440)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,497 miles
    Test number
    487999299484
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass60,057 miles (+6,440)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,057 miles
    Test number
    476924647469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,617 miles (+6,329)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    53,617 miles
    Test number
    241778549199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,288 miles (+8,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,288 miles
    Test number
    543661878974
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low

  12. Pass39,093 miles (+5,816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    39,093 miles
    Test number
    325974859606
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront disc's lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

  13. Pass33,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    33,277 miles
    Test number
    174728914177
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre low on outer edge

  14. Fail33,277 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,277 miles
    Test number
    516171693957
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper smearing
    • AdvisoryRear wiper smearing

Questions about C8 APO

Does C8 APO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 APO is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 APO?
The MOT on C8 APO is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 APO done?
C8 APO was recorded at 98,710 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 7,544 miles a year.
Has C8 APO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 APO has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 APO 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 C8 APO find?
C8 APO passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: driver's view items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener; offside front upper coil spring corroded coil; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row, and 1 more.

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