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Kia Sorento

White · Diesel · 2010 · 2,199 cc

L16 LUYMOT history

L16 LUY is a white diesel Kia Sorento first used on 10 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 133,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

L16 LUY white Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
133,749 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 LUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 LUY was last recorded at 133,749 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 11,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
122,564 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,185 miles
Average per year
8,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,749 miles
  • 2025 – 122,564 miles
  • 2024 – 110,994 miles
  • 2023 – 99,100 miles
  • 2022 – 89,198 miles
  • 2021 – 80,578 miles
  • 2020 – 76,835 miles
  • 2019 – 74,125 miles
  • 2018 – 70,981 miles
  • 2017 – 66,571 miles
  • 2016 – 55,191 miles
  • 2015 – 44,811 miles
  • 2014 – 38,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,749 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,749 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    133,749 miles
    Test number
    529770780476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail133,749 miles (+11,185)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,749 miles
    Test number
    582502119399
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass122,564 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    122,564 miles
    Test number
    716524189078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail122,564 miles (+11,570)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,564 miles
    Test number
    811070426209
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass110,994 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,994 miles
    Test number
    196016295180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail110,994 miles (+11,894)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,994 miles
    Test number
    194247586725
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass99,100 miles (+9,902)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,100 miles
    Test number
    346737922038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,198 miles (+8,620)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,198 miles
    Test number
    165432588123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,578 miles (+3,743)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,578 miles
    Test number
    773353788748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,835 miles (+2,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,835 miles
    Test number
    544294791094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass74,125 miles (+3,144)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,125 miles
    Test number
    670385194788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,981 miles (+4,410)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,981 miles
    Test number
    990674302321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,571 miles (+11,380)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,571 miles
    Test number
    521926331905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,191 miles (+10,380)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,191 miles
    Test number
    406926749919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,811 miles (+6,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,811 miles
    Test number
    138507664800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.34mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.65mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass38,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,270 miles
    Test number
    865531034340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,270 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,270 miles
    Test number
    176841234372
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L16 LUY

Does L16 LUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 LUY is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 LUY?
The MOT on L16 LUY is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 LUY done?
L16 LUY was recorded at 133,749 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 8,165 miles a year.
Has L16 LUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 LUY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 LUY 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 LUY find?
L16 LUY passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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