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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,199 cc

L15 DWNMOT history

L15 DWN is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 29 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

L15 DWN black Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sorento, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
123,480 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 DWN
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
29 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 DWN was last recorded at 123,480 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 3,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,238 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,242 miles
Average per year
8,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,480 miles
  • 2024 – 120,238 miles
  • 2023 – 113,399 miles
  • 2022 – 103,693 miles
  • 2021 – 94,114 miles
  • 2020 – 84,555 miles
  • 2019 – 73,134 miles
  • 2018 – 63,796 miles
  • 2017 – 56,386 miles
  • 2016 – 44,695 miles
  • 2015 – 36,511 miles
  • 2014 – 27,172 miles
  • 2013 – 21,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,480 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant empty
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Spare tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive sump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,480 miles (+3,242)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    123,480 miles
    Test number
    205533855802
    • AdvisoryCoolant empty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Spare tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass120,238 miles (+108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,238 miles
    Test number
    132053756877
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail120,130 miles (+6,731)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,130 miles
    Test number
    353044736401
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2356517 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,399 miles (+9,706)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,399 miles
    Test number
    415388016413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge...235/65/17 108V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency test only just met. Advise adjustment.

  5. Pass103,693 miles (+9,579)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,693 miles
    Test number
    311441963619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,114 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,114 miles
    Test number
    131416071505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,677 miles (+9,122)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,677 miles
    Test number
    384993650579
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass84,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,555 miles
    Test number
    708757179407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,555 miles (+11,421)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,555 miles
    Test number
    381861961609
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass73,134 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,134 miles
    Test number
    615834781913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,079 miles (+9,283)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,079 miles
    Test number
    848195227271
    • MajorOffside Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment floor leaver (1.1.6 (c))

  12. Pass63,796 miles (+7,410)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,796 miles
    Test number
    587321446868
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass56,386 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,386 miles
    Test number
    504154583771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

  14. Fail56,377 miles (+11,682)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,377 miles
    Test number
    432585788794
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner. Very close to exposing ply. on legal minimum 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel Adjustment recomended (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass44,695 miles (+8,184)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,695 miles
    Test number
    217001359664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,511 miles (+9,339)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,511 miles
    Test number
    239047875472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,172 miles
    Test number
    378889594144
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail27,172 miles (+33)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,172 miles
    Test number
    785719694170
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail27,139 miles (+5,462)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,139 miles
    Test number
    955998084151
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass21,677 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,677 miles
    Test number
    108903623154
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front and rear tyres perished

Questions about L15 DWN

Does L15 DWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 DWN is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L15 DWN?
The MOT on L15 DWN is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 DWN done?
L15 DWN was recorded at 123,480 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 8,124 miles a year.
Has L15 DWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 DWN has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L15 DWN 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 L15 DWN find?
L15 DWN passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: coolant empty; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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