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Kia Sorento

White · Diesel · 2015 · 2,199 cc

L16 HGYMOT history

L16 HGY is a white diesel Kia Sorento first used on 29 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 77,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

L16 HGY white Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
77,506 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 HGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 HGY was last recorded at 77,506 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,505 miles · 26 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,506 miles
  • 2025 – 70,464 miles
  • 2024 – 64,076 miles
  • 2023 – 56,944 miles
  • 2022 – 51,198 miles
  • 2021 – 45,247 miles
  • 2020 – 40,187 miles
  • 2019 – 35,163 miles
  • 2018 – 29,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,506 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,506 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    77,506 miles
    Test number
    231547458210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail77,505 miles (+7,041)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,505 miles
    Test number
    419445535228
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass70,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    70,464 miles
    Test number
    409154989883
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail70,464 miles (+6,388)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,464 miles
    Test number
    374787729486
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass64,076 miles (+7,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    64,076 miles
    Test number
    185417173562
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass56,944 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    56,944 miles
    Test number
    820892385292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail56,944 miles (+5,746)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,944 miles
    Test number
    634050574648
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass51,198 miles (+5,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    51,198 miles
    Test number
    949530574785
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass45,247 miles (+5,060)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    45,247 miles
    Test number
    440575508273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,187 miles (+5,024)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    40,187 miles
    Test number
    203232267678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,163 miles (+5,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    35,163 miles
    Test number
    254815347166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass29,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    29,752 miles
    Test number
    410388334921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 HGY

Does L16 HGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 HGY is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 HGY?
The MOT on L16 HGY is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 HGY done?
L16 HGY was recorded at 77,506 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 5,943 miles a year.
Has L16 HGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 HGY has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 HGY 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 L16 HGY find?
L16 HGY passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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