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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

L13 MPLMOT history

L13 MPL is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 1 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 142,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
142,795 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 MPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 MPL was last recorded at 142,795 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 2,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Nov 2020: 103,482 miles, lower than 130,474 miles on 4 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,926 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,869 miles
Average per year
6,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,795 miles
  • 2024 – 139,926 miles
  • 2023 – 137,418 miles
  • 2022 – 133,294 miles
  • 2021 – 130,880 miles
  • 2020 – 103,482 miles
  • 2019 – 119,642 miles
  • 2018 – 114,020 miles
  • 2017 – 106,794 miles
  • 2016 – 100,413 miles
  • 2015 – 92,588 miles
  • 2014 – 90,497 miles
  • 2013 – 88,000 miles
  • 2012 – 81,187 miles
  • 2011 – 65,668 miles
  • 2010 – 54,011 miles
  • 2009 – 38,640 miles
  • 2008 – 32,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,795 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine coolant low.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine oil low.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,795 miles (+2,869)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    142,795 miles
    Test number
    139724091996
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass139,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    139,926 miles
    Test number
    547095892209
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail139,918 miles (+2,500)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,918 miles
    Test number
    895830958621
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass137,418 miles (+4,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,418 miles
    Test number
    745928674240
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met

  5. Pass133,294 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,294 miles
    Test number
    305861420643
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

  6. Fail133,291 miles (+2,411)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,291 miles
    Test number
    211115032639
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

  7. Pass130,880 miles (+27,398)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,880 miles
    Test number
    337336044333
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir con pipe slight oil leak.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner sills corroded (BOTH)

  8. Pass103,482 miles (-26,992)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,482 miles
    Test number
    837568176153
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant low.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail130,474 miles (+10,832)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,474 miles
    Test number
    859326925425
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake. (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant low.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass119,642 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,642 miles
    Test number
    788556086221
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on parking brake lever

  11. Fail119,640 miles (+5,620)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,640 miles
    Test number
    841219332991
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning less than 50% (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on parking brake lever

  12. Pass114,020 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,020 miles
    Test number
    720061625797
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail114,017 miles (+7,223)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,017 miles
    Test number
    692457249220
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass106,794 miles (+6,381)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,794 miles
    Test number
    504371263072
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes on rear axle marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Park brake cable is corroded Nearside rear to centre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two chips (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass100,413 miles (+7,825)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,413 miles
    Test number
    842022857738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake discs showing wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake discs showing wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc showing wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake discs showing wear

  16. Pass92,588 miles (+2,091)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    92,588 miles
    Test number
    217063715413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    90,497 miles
    Test number
    687065034106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,497 miles (+2,497)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,497 miles
    Test number
    386274134178
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

  19. Pass88,000 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,000 miles
    Test number
    988062643138
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  20. Fail88,000 miles (+6,813)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,000 miles
    Test number
    247852043195
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  21. Pass81,187 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,187 miles
    Test number
    138685172267
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail81,097 miles (+15,429)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,097 miles
    Test number
    649653472208
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass65,668 miles (+11,657)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,668 miles
    Test number
    215083171299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,011 miles (+15,371)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    54,011 miles
    Test number
    251024970237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,640 miles
    Test number
    393322859437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,640 miles (+6,321)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,640 miles
    Test number
    402432559260
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass32,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,319 miles
    Test number
    671168208164
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L13 MPL

Does L13 MPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 MPL is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L13 MPL?
The MOT on L13 MPL is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 MPL done?
L13 MPL was recorded at 142,795 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 6,289 miles a year.
Has L13 MPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 MPL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L13 MPL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L13 MPL find?
L13 MPL passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects: central front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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