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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

L20 MDEMOT history

L20 MDE is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 10 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 95,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2022
Mileage
95,670 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2022
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 MDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L20 MDE was last recorded at 95,670 miles on 31 Dec 2022, 4,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,049 miles · 21 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
4,621 miles
Average per year
5,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,670 miles
  • 2021 – 91,049 miles
  • 2020 – 84,733 miles
  • 2019 – 81,503 miles
  • 2018 – 78,212 miles
  • 2017 – 72,250 miles
  • 2016 – 64,876 miles
  • 2015 – 57,242 miles
  • 2014 – 49,078 miles
  • 2013 – 41,735 miles
  • 2012 – 34,389 miles
  • 2011 – 27,751 miles
  • 2010 – 20,889 miles
  • 2009 – 13,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,670 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Steering rack damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail95,670 miles (+4,621)3 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,670 miles
    Test number
    480004145363
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass91,049 miles (+6,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,049 miles
    Test number
    995520380995
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass84,733 miles (+3,230)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,733 miles
    Test number
    599825972406
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass81,503 miles (+3,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,503 miles
    Test number
    686344566882
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass78,212 miles (+5,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,212 miles
    Test number
    661511257673
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass72,250 miles (+7,374)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,250 miles
    Test number
    346982863452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,876 miles
    Test number
    600968633478
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp

  8. Fail64,876 miles (+7,634)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,876 miles
    Test number
    553991392765
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp

  9. Pass57,242 miles (+115)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,242 miles
    Test number
    127521345107
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  10. Fail57,127 miles (+8,049)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,127 miles
    Test number
    799912335176
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  11. Pass49,078 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,078 miles
    Test number
    508547434147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,962 miles (+7,227)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,962 miles
    Test number
    837093634162
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass41,735 miles (+7,346)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,735 miles
    Test number
    677063933174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,389 miles (+6,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,389 miles
    Test number
    648852822180
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass27,751 miles (+6,862)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,751 miles
    Test number
    528443831150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,889 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,889 miles
    Test number
    292062030125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20,737 miles (+6,781)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,737 miles
    Test number
    634125920141
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass13,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    13,956 miles
    Test number
    194996029119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 MDE

Does L20 MDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 MDE expired on 20 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 MDE?
The MOT on L20 MDE expired on 20 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 MDE done?
L20 MDE was recorded at 95,670 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2022, an average of 5,985 miles a year.
Has L20 MDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 MDE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L20 MDE 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 L20 MDE find?
L20 MDE failed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2022 with 3 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 1 minor defect: nearside rear vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering; offside rear shock absorbers likely to become detached; offside rear vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering, and 4 more.

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