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Kia Sorento

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

FD56 VAYMOT history

FD56 VAY is a red diesel Kia Sorento first used on 27 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
142,121 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FD56 VAY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FD56 VAY was last recorded at 142,121 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,109 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
6,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,121 miles
  • 2025 – 123,540 miles
  • 2024 – 105,326 miles
  • 2023 – 85,654 miles
  • 2022 – 85,321 miles
  • 2021 – 84,674 miles
  • 2020 – 83,131 miles
  • 2019 – 81,781 miles
  • 2018 – 78,271 miles
  • 2017 – 74,391 miles
  • 2016 – 70,471 miles
  • 2015 – 65,922 miles
  • 2014 – 62,085 miles
  • 2013 – 57,664 miles
  • 2012 – 51,309 miles
  • 2011 – 47,596 miles
  • 2010 – 39,176 miles
  • 2009 – 30,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,121 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2026

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,121 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    142,121 miles
    Test number
    941742647606
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail142,109 miles (+185)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,109 miles
    Test number
    693244096164
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside repeater lamp defective

  3. Fail141,924 miles (+18,384)8 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,924 miles
    Test number
    888353955172
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass123,540 miles (+18,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    123,540 miles
    Test number
    565726129610
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass105,326 miles (+19,672)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,326 miles
    Test number
    780947964680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,654 miles
    Test number
    809201747743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under sill rusty and holed outside prescribed area.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front under sill rusty and holed outside prescribed area.

  7. Fail85,654 miles (+333)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,654 miles
    Test number
    491734386731
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under sill rusty and holed outside prescribed area.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front under sill rusty and holed outside prescribed area.

  8. Pass85,321 miles (+647)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,321 miles
    Test number
    112504936375
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under sill rusty and holed outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front under sill rusty and holed outside prescribed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear under sill rusty and small hole
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  9. Pass84,674 miles (+1,543)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,674 miles
    Test number
    528032135940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under sill rusty and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front under sill rusty and holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside outer sills have covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  10. Pass83,131 miles (+1,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,131 miles
    Test number
    464882630243
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Tyre flat

  11. Pass81,781 miles (+3,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    81,781 miles
    Test number
    204361748263
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass78,271 miles (+3,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,271 miles
    Test number
    327926101823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass74,391 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,391 miles
    Test number
    913279706549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,471 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,471 miles
    Test number
    905875633529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,355 miles (+4,433)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,355 miles
    Test number
    143024214544
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre flat

  16. Pass65,922 miles (+3,837)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,922 miles
    Test number
    366004595158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,085 miles (+4,421)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,085 miles
    Test number
    389285594100
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to crack in tread

  18. Pass57,664 miles (+6,355)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,664 miles
    Test number
    907620793133
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass51,309 miles (+3,713)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,309 miles
    Test number
    519839792177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,596 miles
    Test number
    177080251313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,596 miles (+8,420)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,596 miles
    Test number
    268080551377
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass39,176 miles (+8,970)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,176 miles
    Test number
    484827940479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,206 miles
    Test number
    781490759316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,206 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,206 miles
    Test number
    484389949376
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

Questions about FD56 VAY

Does FD56 VAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FD56 VAY is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on FD56 VAY?
The MOT on FD56 VAY is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FD56 VAY done?
FD56 VAY was recorded at 142,121 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 6,899 miles a year.
Has FD56 VAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FD56 VAY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on FD56 VAY 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 FD56 VAY find?
FD56 VAY passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; central oil leak, but not excessive sump area; offside rear upper coil spring corroded.

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