Kia Sorento
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,199 cc
J8 FGNMOT history
J8 FGN is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 22 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 162,741 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 162,741 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,236 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 FGN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sorento
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 22 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 FGN was last recorded at 162,741 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 162,484 miles · 8 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 257 miles
- Average per year
- 10,236 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,741 miles
- 2025 – 156,177 miles
- 2024 – 149,249 miles
- 2023 – 142,283 miles
- 2022 – 134,755 miles
- 2021 – 127,902 miles
- 2020 – 122,060 miles
- 2019 – 116,078 miles
- 2018 – 115,316 miles
- 2017 – 104,958 miles
- 2016 – 84,908 miles
- 2015 – 64,743 miles
- 2014 – 46,033 miles
- 2013 – 32,233 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,741 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near top strut mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside & offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 17 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,741 miles (+257)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 162,741 miles
- Test number
- 913360942876
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near top strut mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside & offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail162,484 miles (+6,307)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,484 miles
- Test number
- 455290667233
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near top strut mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside & offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass156,177 miles (+6,928)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 156,177 miles
- Test number
- 280168505827
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass149,249 miles (+6,966)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 149,249 miles
- Test number
- 912156357317
- MinorOffside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass142,283 miles (+159)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 142,283 miles
- Test number
- 818470206673
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail142,124 miles (+7,369)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,124 miles
- Test number
- 407983553756
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass134,755 miles (+6,853)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 134,755 miles
- Test number
- 103192629544
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass127,902 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 127,902 miles
- Test number
- 390010353431
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rear including suspention components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail127,897 miles (+5,837)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,897 miles
- Test number
- 829968590116
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rear including suspention components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass122,060 miles (+5,982)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 122,060 miles
- Test number
- 884454212790
- AdvisoryRear Brake lever pivots slightly worn both (1.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,078 miles (+762)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 116,078 miles
- Test number
- 700391831532
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,316 miles (+10,358)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 115,316 miles
- Test number
- 514932178527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,958 miles (+20,050)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 104,958 miles
- Test number
- 245127874776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,908 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 84,908 miles
- Test number
- 280753761816
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,908 miles (+20,165)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,908 miles
- Test number
- 968373602031
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass64,743 miles (+18,710)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 64,743 miles
- Test number
- 681904378587
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,033 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 46,033 miles
- Test number
- 247621064224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,033 miles (+13,800)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,033 miles
- Test number
- 337170764213
- FailureRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,233 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 32,233 miles
- Test number
- 357920063207
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about J8 FGN
- Does J8 FGN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 FGN is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 FGN?
- The MOT on J8 FGN is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 FGN done?
- J8 FGN was recorded at 162,741 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 10,236 miles a year.
- Has J8 FGN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 FGN has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on J8 FGN 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 J8 FGN find?
- J8 FGN passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside edges wearing; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front upper vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near top strut mount, and 3 more.
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