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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,497 cc

L27 BTHMOT history

L27 BTH is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 85,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
85,464 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 BTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 BTH was last recorded at 85,464 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,519 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
945 miles
Average per year
4,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,464 miles
  • 2025 – 84,519 miles
  • 2024 – 83,476 miles
  • 2023 – 81,843 miles
  • 2022 – 79,662 miles
  • 2021 – 77,710 miles
  • 2020 – 64,332 miles
  • 2019 – 46,071 miles
  • 2018 – 44,606 miles
  • 2017 – 44,481 miles
  • 2016 – 43,814 miles
  • 2015 – 43,324 miles
  • 2014 – 42,839 miles
  • 2013 – 37,414 miles
  • 2012 – 27,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,464 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,464 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    85,464 miles
    Test number
    496398445530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail85,464 miles (+945)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,464 miles
    Test number
    192048875536
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass84,519 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,519 miles
    Test number
    450220864568
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail84,515 miles (+1,039)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,515 miles
    Test number
    922378251429
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass83,476 miles (+1,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,476 miles
    Test number
    436118241840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass81,843 miles (+10)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,843 miles
    Test number
    305255342517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre tread cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre tread cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail81,833 miles (+2,171)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,833 miles
    Test number
    521435342553
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre tread cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre tread cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass79,662 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,662 miles
    Test number
    943392812618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,710 miles (+13,378)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,710 miles
    Test number
    840090350429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,332 miles (+18,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,332 miles
    Test number
    352887258899
    • AdvisoryFRONT TO REAR AND REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

  11. Pass46,071 miles (+1,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,071 miles
    Test number
    125251382070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass44,606 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,606 miles
    Test number
    572836627781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,603 miles (+122)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,603 miles
    Test number
    459586962253
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass44,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,481 miles
    Test number
    416214281742
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail44,481 miles (+667)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,481 miles
    Test number
    398841856789
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass43,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,814 miles
    Test number
    901762310483
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail43,814 miles (+490)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,814 miles
    Test number
    518276171123
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass43,324 miles (+485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,324 miles
    Test number
    624955926554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass42,839 miles (+5,425)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,839 miles
    Test number
    446579854200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,414 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,414 miles
    Test number
    277617563246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,235 miles (+9,361)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,235 miles
    Test number
    875803763234
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass27,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,874 miles
    Test number
    119265682282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 BTH

Does L27 BTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 BTH is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 BTH?
The MOT on L27 BTH is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 BTH done?
L27 BTH was recorded at 85,464 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,330 miles a year.
Has L27 BTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 BTH has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L27 BTH 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 L27 BTH find?
L27 BTH passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

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