Kia Sorento
Bronze · Diesel · 2011 · 2,199 cc
JVL 169MOT history
JVL 169 is a bronze diesel Kia Sorento first used on 19 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 125,458 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 125,458 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,755 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- JVL 169
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sorento
- Colour
- Bronze
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 19 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
JVL 169 was last recorded at 125,458 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 125,458 miles · 13 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,755 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,458 miles
- 2025 – 120,046 miles
- 2024 – 115,105 miles
- 2023 – 105,789 miles
- 2022 – 104,777 miles
- 2021 – 96,114 miles
- 2020 – 90,187 miles
- 2019 – 78,911 miles
- 2018 – 73,254 miles
- 2017 – 65,898 miles
- 2016 – 58,734 miles
- 2015 – 50,501 miles
- 2014 – 34,502 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,458 miles
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rackRecorded 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On minimum
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 23 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,458 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 125,458 miles
- Test number
- 715809907831
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack
Fail125,458 miles (+5,412)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,458 miles
- Test number
- 594358374563
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack
Pass120,046 miles1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 120,046 miles
- Test number
- 278805021607
- DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail120,046 miles (+4,941)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,046 miles
- Test number
- 774613433828
- DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass115,105 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 115,105 miles
- Test number
- 327154604851
- AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components are covered in protective sealant
Fail115,105 miles (+9,316)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,105 miles
- Test number
- 576497145206
- Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components are covered in protective sealant
Pass105,789 miles (+1,012)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 105,789 miles
- Test number
- 210964774563
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass104,777 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 104,777 miles
- Test number
- 943936051475
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail104,777 miles (+8,663)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,777 miles
- Test number
- 303641115794
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass96,114 miles (+5,927)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 96,114 miles
- Test number
- 306743284340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,187 miles (+217)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 90,187 miles
- Test number
- 771312040456
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail89,970 miles (+11,059)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,970 miles
- Test number
- 254585361425
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass78,911 miles (+5,657)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 78,911 miles
- Test number
- 636002536731
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass73,254 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 73,254 miles
- Test number
- 335010966740
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail73,251 miles (+7,353)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,251 miles
- Test number
- 721564621640
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,898 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 65,898 miles
- Test number
- 511903815841
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside rear side step has a sharp protruding edge (covered in tape)
Fail65,898 miles (+7,164)4 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,898 miles
- Test number
- 372184309537
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside rear side step has a sharp protruding edge (covered in tape)
Pass58,734 miles (+8,233)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 58,734 miles
- Test number
- 862598398556
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass50,501 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 50,501 miles
- Test number
- 872142228251
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
Fail50,501 miles (+15,999)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,501 miles
- Test number
- 440468557335
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
Pass34,502 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 34,502 miles
- Test number
- 668393714157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about JVL 169
- What vehicle is registration JVL 169 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show JVL 169 on a bronze diesel Kia Sorento first used on 19 Mar 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does JVL 169 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JVL 169 is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on JVL 169?
- The MOT on JVL 169 is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has JVL 169 done?
- JVL 169 was recorded at 125,458 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 7,755 miles a year.
- Has JVL 169 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. JVL 169 has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on JVL 169 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 JVL 169 find?
- JVL 169 passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all; play in steering rack.
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