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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

L23 NGRMOT history

L23 NGR is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 95,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
95,898 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 NGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 NGR was last recorded at 95,898 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,898 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,898 miles
  • 2024 – 91,132 miles
  • 2023 – 86,616 miles
  • 2022 – 81,604 miles
  • 2021 – 76,167 miles
  • 2020 – 70,567 miles
  • 2019 – 67,405 miles
  • 2018 – 66,505 miles
  • 2017 – 65,575 miles
  • 2016 – 64,693 miles
  • 2015 – 63,383 miles
  • 2014 – 61,105 miles
  • 2013 – 57,882 miles
  • 2012 – 54,485 miles
  • 2011 – 50,787 miles
  • 2010 – 46,246 miles
  • 2009 – 39,387 miles
  • 2008 – 36,526 miles
  • 2007 – 29,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,898 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front body mounts corroded x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 1 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,898 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,898 miles
    Test number
    338115917932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail95,898 miles (+4,766)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,898 miles
    Test number
    670629803964
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported near fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass91,132 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,132 miles
    Test number
    116378622233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail91,132 miles (+4,516)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,132 miles
    Test number
    961492306369
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight patterns poor

  5. Pass86,616 miles (+25)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,616 miles
    Test number
    910823379271
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront body mounts corroded x2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake low effort
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail86,591 miles (+4,987)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,591 miles
    Test number
    255156531218
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront body mounts corroded x2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake low effort
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,604 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,604 miles
    Test number
    372341952772
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake reduced effort
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail81,604 miles (+5,437)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,604 miles
    Test number
    939269811763
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake reduced effort
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,167 miles (+96)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,167 miles
    Test number
    232696314125
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to chassis
    • AdvisoryWelding repair work covered in underseal

  10. Fail76,071 miles (+5,504)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,071 miles
    Test number
    652917146852
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to chassis

  11. Pass70,567 miles (+212)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,567 miles
    Test number
    789204982757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded and have been patched
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

  12. Fail70,355 miles (+2,950)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,355 miles
    Test number
    980292531232
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross tube (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded and have been patched
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

  13. Pass67,405 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,405 miles
    Test number
    514494267554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,401 miles (+896)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,401 miles
    Test number
    966957118020
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle corroded by tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  15. Pass66,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,505 miles
    Test number
    742969214189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,505 miles (+930)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,505 miles
    Test number
    590061010794
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  17. Pass65,575 miles (+882)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,575 miles
    Test number
    588894657853
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOSR inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded

  18. Pass64,693 miles (+1,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,693 miles
    Test number
    704038670421
    • AdvisoryRear chassis has slight corrosion

  19. Pass63,383 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,383 miles
    Test number
    956794509523
    • AdvisoryRear chassis has slight corrosion

  20. Fail63,383 miles (+2,278)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,383 miles
    Test number
    551614687696
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis has slight corrosion

  21. Pass61,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,105 miles
    Test number
    807075994207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,105 miles (+3,223)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,105 miles
    Test number
    118415994286
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureCentre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  23. Pass57,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,882 miles
    Test number
    585031503390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,882 miles (+3,397)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,882 miles
    Test number
    975251203349
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  25. Pass54,485 miles (+3,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,485 miles
    Test number
    549034382213
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  26. Pass50,787 miles (+4,541)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,787 miles
    Test number
    329934561268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,246 miles
    Test number
    510330370275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail46,246 miles (+6,859)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,246 miles
    Test number
    252970170210
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass39,387 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,387 miles
    Test number
    224683279298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass36,526 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,526 miles
    Test number
    314492988288
    • NoteSteering rack boots damp

  31. Fail36,526 miles (+7,094)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,526 miles
    Test number
    851652688225
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake high travel
    • NoteSteering rack boots damp

  32. Pass29,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,432 miles
    Test number
    401735207472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail29,432 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,432 miles
    Test number
    694825507387
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L23 NGR

Does L23 NGR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 NGR expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 NGR?
The MOT on L23 NGR expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 NGR done?
L23 NGR was recorded at 95,898 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 3,698 miles a year.
Has L23 NGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 NGR has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 NGR 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 L23 NGR find?
L23 NGR passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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