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Kia Sorento

White · Diesel · 2014 · 2,199 cc

J8 STOMOT history

J8 STO is a white diesel Kia Sorento first used on 3 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 129,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

J8 STO white Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sorento, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
129,732 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 STO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 STO was last recorded at 129,732 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,670 miles · 11 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
7,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,732 miles
  • 2025 – 124,737 miles
  • 2024 – 118,745 miles
  • 2023 – 111,880 miles
  • 2022 – 103,572 miles
  • 2021 – 97,678 miles
  • 2020 – 93,456 miles
  • 2019 – 89,343 miles
  • 2018 – 84,162 miles
  • 2017 – 64,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,732 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine radiator core starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake discs lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,732 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    129,732 miles
    Test number
    713246137114
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail129,670 miles (+4,933)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,670 miles
    Test number
    514041632316
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass124,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    124,737 miles
    Test number
    730550166867
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail124,737 miles (+5,992)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,737 miles
    Test number
    671772922027
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass118,745 miles (+6,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,745 miles
    Test number
    597409258447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass111,880 miles (+8,308)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,880 miles
    Test number
    513883504803
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass103,572 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,572 miles
    Test number
    341911787539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail103,572 miles (+5,894)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,572 miles
    Test number
    841125517828
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass97,678 miles (+4,222)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,678 miles
    Test number
    896201592413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass93,456 miles (+4,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,456 miles
    Test number
    217634330210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass89,343 miles (+5,181)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,343 miles
    Test number
    971514797334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,162 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,162 miles
    Test number
    608229490671
    • AdvisoryEngine radiator core starting to perish
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryMinor chip in front screan
    • AdvisoryRear suspention arm bushes starting to perish
    • AdvisoryTrims fitted so not all testable items fully visable
  13. Fail84,162 miles (+19,660)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,162 miles
    Test number
    702655357644
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine radiator core starting to perish
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryMinor chip in front screan
    • AdvisoryRear suspention arm bushes starting to perish
    • AdvisoryTrims fitted so not all testable items fully visable
  14. Pass64,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,502 miles
    Test number
    100736531000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 STO

Does J8 STO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 STO is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 STO?
The MOT on J8 STO is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 STO done?
J8 STO was recorded at 129,732 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 7,251 miles a year.
Has J8 STO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 STO has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 STO 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 STO find?
J8 STO passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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