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Kia Sorento

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,199 cc

L20 VNSMOT history

L20 VNS is a grey diesel Kia Sorento first used on 9 Feb 2015. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 87,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

L20 VNS grey Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,906 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 VNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
9 Feb 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 VNS was last recorded at 87,906 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,838 miles · 18 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
7,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,906 miles
  • 2025 – 79,699 miles
  • 2024 – 70,331 miles
  • 2023 – 63,019 miles
  • 2022 – 58,912 miles
  • 2021 – 53,948 miles
  • 2020 – 49,224 miles
  • 2019 – 37,678 miles
  • 2018 – 25,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,906 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slight external corrosion to casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,906 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,906 miles
    Test number
    196434079694
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail87,838 miles (+8,139)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,838 miles
    Test number
    746758134676
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass79,699 miles (+9,368)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,699 miles
    Test number
    157746611776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,331 miles (+2,576)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,331 miles
    Test number
    423537661375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,755 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    67,755 miles
    Test number
    592903602804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slight external corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slight external corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail67,755 miles (+4,736)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,755 miles
    Test number
    147478103670
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slight external corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slight external corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass63,019 miles (+4,107)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    63,019 miles
    Test number
    804812349803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi-hose to nearside front link pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass58,912 miles (+4,964)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,912 miles
    Test number
    888624915319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,948 miles (+4,724)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,948 miles
    Test number
    193097563917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,224 miles (+11,546)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    49,224 miles
    Test number
    726449734909
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  11. Pass37,678 miles (+12,205)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    37,678 miles
    Test number
    349655548595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    25,473 miles
    Test number
    503640697015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

Questions about L20 VNS

Does L20 VNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 VNS is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 VNS?
The MOT on L20 VNS is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 VNS done?
L20 VNS was recorded at 87,906 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 7,246 miles a year.
Has L20 VNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 VNS has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 VNS 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 VNS find?
L20 VNS passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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