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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

L2 EBTMOT history

L2 EBT is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
116,363 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 EBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 EBT was last recorded at 116,363 miles on 8 May 2026, 140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,223 miles · 13 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
140 miles
Average per year
5,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,363 miles
  • 2025 – 111,937 miles
  • 2024 – 104,912 miles
  • 2023 – 95,554 miles
  • 2022 – 87,654 miles
  • 2021 – 84,621 miles
  • 2020 – 83,030 miles
  • 2019 – 78,842 miles
  • 2018 – 74,614 miles
  • 2017 – 69,551 miles
  • 2016 – 68,694 miles
  • 2015 – 65,586 miles
  • 2014 – 61,975 miles
  • 2013 – 56,599 miles
  • 2012 – 51,501 miles
  • 2011 – 46,447 miles
  • 2010 – 41,395 miles
  • 2009 – 34,060 miles
  • 2008 – 24,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,363 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,363 miles (+140)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    116,363 miles
    Test number
    999520553159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,223 miles (+4,286)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,223 miles
    Test number
    742904199188
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,937 miles (+7,025)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    111,937 miles
    Test number
    530666197830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,912 miles (+9,358)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    104,912 miles
    Test number
    994134642936
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass95,554 miles (+7,900)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    95,554 miles
    Test number
    594467462674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,654 miles
    Test number
    599802340624
    • 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))

  7. Fail87,654 miles (+3,033)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,654 miles
    Test number
    767083450752
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle trailing arm mounting corroded on the axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass84,621 miles (+1,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    84,621 miles
    Test number
    909562017221
    • 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))

  9. Pass83,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    83,030 miles
    Test number
    212800046890
    • 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))

  10. Fail83,030 miles (+4,188)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,030 miles
    Test number
    595107919424
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass78,842 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,842 miles
    Test number
    740455887437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,614 miles (+5,063)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,614 miles
    Test number
    847934807163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,551 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,551 miles
    Test number
    122717348627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,694 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,694 miles
    Test number
    420136200664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,586 miles (+3,611)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,586 miles
    Test number
    875472036714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,975 miles (+5,376)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,975 miles
    Test number
    509882474261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,599 miles (+5,098)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,599 miles
    Test number
    518293673268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,501 miles (+5,054)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,501 miles
    Test number
    527572372204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,447 miles (+5,052)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,447 miles
    Test number
    646891871222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,395 miles (+7,335)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,395 miles
    Test number
    592681670208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,060 miles (+9,227)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,060 miles
    Test number
    361512479273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,833 miles
    Test number
    584439168251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 EBT

Does L2 EBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 EBT is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 EBT?
The MOT on L2 EBT is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 EBT done?
L2 EBT was recorded at 116,363 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 5,196 miles a year.
Has L2 EBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 EBT has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L2 EBT 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 L2 EBT find?
L2 EBT passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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