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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,500 cc

L18 MCEMOT history

L18 MCE is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 18 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 150,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
150,450 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 MCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 MCE was last recorded at 150,450 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 9,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2014: 70,305 miles, lower than 78,909 miles on 10 Jul 2013.

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
141,101 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,349 miles
Average per year
6,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,450 miles
  • 2024 – 141,101 miles
  • 2023 – 134,933 miles
  • 2022 – 130,791 miles
  • 2021 – 128,070 miles
  • 2020 – 127,707 miles
  • 2019 – 126,128 miles
  • 2018 – 125,361 miles
  • 2017 – 119,667 miles
  • 2016 – 110,745 miles
  • 2015 – 100,900 miles
  • 2014 – 70,305 miles
  • 2013 – 78,909 miles
  • 2012 – 66,832 miles
  • 2011 – 56,429 miles
  • 2010 – 45,076 miles
  • 2009 – 40,279 miles
  • 2008 – 37,455 miles
  • 2007 – 29,729 miles
  • 2006 – 22,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,450 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryN/s/r light lense damaged but not showing white lightRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,450 miles (+9,349)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    150,450 miles
    Test number
    809587771695
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r light lense damaged but not showing white light

  2. Pass141,101 miles (+6,168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    141,101 miles
    Test number
    685610441959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r light lense damaged but not showing white light

  3. Pass134,933 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,933 miles
    Test number
    656287754314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail134,883 miles (+4,092)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,883 miles
    Test number
    631660400509
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass130,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,791 miles
    Test number
    192530531724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,791 miles (+2,721)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,791 miles
    Test number
    723894116830
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass128,070 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    128,070 miles
    Test number
    350471471042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,036 miles (+329)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,036 miles
    Test number
    812272401616
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie rod mounting on axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass127,707 miles (+1,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    127,707 miles
    Test number
    141619542036
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass126,128 miles (+767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    126,128 miles
    Test number
    100647259741
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side rear and offside rear near side front and off side front (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass125,361 miles (+5,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    125,361 miles
    Test number
    888140393264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar bracket area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear h/brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRear surface corroded

  12. Pass119,667 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    119,667 miles
    Test number
    425110781887
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail119,667 miles (+8,922)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,667 miles
    Test number
    946322959522
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass110,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,745 miles
    Test number
    408288403405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail110,745 miles (+9,845)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,745 miles
    Test number
    380085232566
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass100,900 miles (+30,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    100,900 miles
    Test number
    627555085177
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail70,305 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,305 miles
    Test number
    706086484108
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass70,305 miles (-8,604)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,305 miles
    Test number
    819056684177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,909 miles
    Test number
    698211693146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,909 miles (+12,077)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,909 miles
    Test number
    338623483143
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  21. Pass66,832 miles (+10,403)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,832 miles
    Test number
    155111492160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn low on inside edge

  22. Pass56,429 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,429 miles
    Test number
    287250291433
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail56,429 miles (+11,353)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,429 miles
    Test number
    906310891146
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass45,076 miles (+4,797)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,076 miles
    Test number
    100799570192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass40,279 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,279 miles
    Test number
    211672689480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,455 miles (+7,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,455 miles
    Test number
    833552178190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass29,729 miles (+7,684)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,729 miles
    Test number
    102720837132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,045 miles
    Test number
    732194616164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 MCE

Does L18 MCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 MCE expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 MCE?
The MOT on L18 MCE expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 MCE done?
L18 MCE was recorded at 150,450 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 6,591 miles a year.
Has L18 MCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 MCE has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L18 MCE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L18 MCE find?
L18 MCE passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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