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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,199 cc

L26 JTKMOT history

L26 JTK is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 8 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 84,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

L26 JTK silver Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sorento, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,470 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 JTK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 JTK was last recorded at 84,470 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 4,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,020 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,450 miles
Average per year
6,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,470 miles
  • 2025 – 80,020 miles
  • 2024 – 74,825 miles
  • 2023 – 69,613 miles
  • 2022 – 64,020 miles
  • 2021 – 55,999 miles
  • 2020 – 49,179 miles
  • 2019 – 41,787 miles
  • 2018 – 34,247 miles
  • 2017 – 27,768 miles
  • 2016 – 22,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,470 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,470 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,470 miles
    Test number
    161271013659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail84,469 miles (+4,449)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,469 miles
    Test number
    870176625228
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass80,020 miles (+5,195)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,020 miles
    Test number
    117593278834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass74,825 miles (+5,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,825 miles
    Test number
    982390551714
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass69,613 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,613 miles
    Test number
    217414225561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,020 miles
    Test number
    437528020689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,020 miles (+8,021)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,020 miles
    Test number
    893885324129
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass55,999 miles (+6,820)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,999 miles
    Test number
    489333689841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,179 miles (+7,392)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,179 miles
    Test number
    329245792245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,787 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    41,787 miles
    Test number
    774204654308
    • 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))

  11. Fail41,786 miles (+7,539)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,786 miles
    Test number
    750476226601
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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))

  12. Pass34,247 miles (+6,479)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,247 miles
    Test number
    737369543201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,768 miles (+5,184)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    27,768 miles
    Test number
    727413901334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,584 miles
    Test number
    392117808034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 JTK

Does L26 JTK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 JTK is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 JTK?
The MOT on L26 JTK is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 JTK done?
L26 JTK was recorded at 84,470 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 6,188 miles a year.
Has L26 JTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 JTK has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 JTK 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 L26 JTK find?
L26 JTK passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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