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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,497 cc

J6 SBWMOT history

J6 SBW is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 20 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,714 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J6 SBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J6 SBW was last recorded at 120,714 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,705 miles · 25 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
5,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,714 miles
  • 2025 – 116,727 miles
  • 2024 – 111,952 miles
  • 2023 – 108,523 miles
  • 2022 – 104,983 miles
  • 2021 – 102,107 miles
  • 2020 – 99,267 miles
  • 2019 – 95,620 miles
  • 2018 – 90,639 miles
  • 2017 – 85,553 miles
  • 2016 – 79,165 miles
  • 2015 – 71,264 miles
  • 2014 – 63,091 miles
  • 2013 – 54,711 miles
  • 2012 – 45,708 miles
  • 2011 – 36,998 miles
  • 2010 – 28,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,714 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,714 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,714 miles
    Test number
    659538985088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,705 miles (+3,978)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,705 miles
    Test number
    969406780247
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,727 miles (+4,775)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,727 miles
    Test number
    692399444556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch inside rear door (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch inside rear door (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential rusty

  4. Pass111,952 miles (+3,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    111,952 miles
    Test number
    926925058734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass108,523 miles (+3,540)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,523 miles
    Test number
    655694301959
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass104,983 miles (+2,876)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,983 miles
    Test number
    217982032998
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass102,107 miles (+2,840)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,107 miles
    Test number
    694810965345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryVehicle rusting in place on underbody

  8. Pass99,267 miles (+3,647)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    99,267 miles
    Test number
    246371437838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake performance (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rusting in various places

  9. Pass95,620 miles (+4,981)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,620 miles
    Test number
    278088871337
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake at full adjustment

  10. Pass90,639 miles (+5,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,639 miles
    Test number
    797803268572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass85,553 miles (+6,388)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,553 miles
    Test number
    640338531548
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn propshaft has lots of play on centre extending sleeve/seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  12. Pass79,165 miles (+7,901)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,165 miles
    Test number
    201603296632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft worn and has play

  13. Pass71,264 miles (+8,173)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    71,264 miles
    Test number
    575641945077
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  14. Pass63,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,091 miles
    Test number
    166829444475
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail63,091 miles (+8,380)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,091 miles
    Test number
    256029344094
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass54,711 miles (+9,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,711 miles
    Test number
    937014643045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass45,708 miles (+8,710)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,708 miles
    Test number
    189896842465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,998 miles (+8,204)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,998 miles
    Test number
    235487541034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    28,794 miles
    Test number
    794059440017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J6 SBW

Does J6 SBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J6 SBW is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J6 SBW?
The MOT on J6 SBW is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J6 SBW done?
J6 SBW was recorded at 120,714 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 5,709 miles a year.
Has J6 SBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J6 SBW has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on J6 SBW 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 J6 SBW find?
J6 SBW passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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