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Kia Sorento

White · Diesel · 2014 · 2,199 cc

L31 BJLMOT history

L31 BJL is a white diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 124,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

L31 BJL white Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sorento, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
124,332 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 BJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 BJL was last recorded at 124,332 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,332 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,332 miles
  • 2025 – 115,134 miles
  • 2024 – 108,109 miles
  • 2023 – 97,703 miles
  • 2021 – 90,129 miles
  • 2020 – 82,457 miles
  • 2019 – 74,548 miles
  • 2018 – 64,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,332 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 17 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,332 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    124,332 miles
    Test number
    585351857977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,332 miles (+9,198)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,332 miles
    Test number
    131345659283
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,134 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,134 miles
    Test number
    783623967177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail115,133 miles (+7,024)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,133 miles
    Test number
    279608002068
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,109 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    108,109 miles
    Test number
    300331300049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail108,109 miles (+10,406)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,109 miles
    Test number
    927762743812
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass97,703 miles (+7,574)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,703 miles
    Test number
    566398831021
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass90,129 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,129 miles
    Test number
    496344819819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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. Fail90,129 miles (+7,672)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,129 miles
    Test number
    486324784039
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass82,457 miles (+7,909)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,457 miles
    Test number
    374893929554
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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. Pass74,548 miles (+10,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,548 miles
    Test number
    105815497905
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass64,059 miles (+6,599)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,059 miles
    Test number
    566430004981
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre castellated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre castellated

  13. Pass57,460 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,460 miles
    Test number
    209265769275
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Questions about L31 BJL

Does L31 BJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 BJL is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 BJL?
The MOT on L31 BJL is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 BJL done?
L31 BJL was recorded at 124,332 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 8,305 miles a year.
Has L31 BJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 BJL has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 BJL 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 L31 BJL find?
L31 BJL passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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