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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

L3 KAHMOT history

L3 KAH is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 5 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 108,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

L3 KAH silver Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sorento, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
108,082 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 KAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 KAH was last recorded at 108,082 miles on 27 May 2026, 6,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
101,330 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,752 miles
Average per year
6,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,082 miles
  • 2025 – 101,330 miles
  • 2024 – 93,439 miles
  • 2023 – 88,134 miles
  • 2022 – 82,595 miles
  • 2021 – 77,483 miles
  • 2020 – 72,677 miles
  • 2019 – 64,710 miles
  • 2018 – 58,852 miles
  • 2017 – 50,732 miles
  • 2016 – 43,123 miles
  • 2015 – 33,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,082 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,082 miles (+6,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    108,082 miles
    Test number
    682405682058
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass101,330 miles (+7,891)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    101,330 miles
    Test number
    933614324274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,439 miles (+5,305)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    93,439 miles
    Test number
    574871695022
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass88,134 miles (+5,539)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    88,134 miles
    Test number
    288607820991
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass82,595 miles (+5,112)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,595 miles
    Test number
    893236749863
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,483 miles (+4,806)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,483 miles
    Test number
    395534925326
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake is near end travel

  7. Pass72,677 miles (+7,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,677 miles
    Test number
    645716974562
    • 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))

  8. Pass64,710 miles (+5,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    64,710 miles
    Test number
    769594550996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass58,852 miles (+8,120)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,852 miles
    Test number
    147179314584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,732 miles
    Test number
    673228720029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail50,732 miles (+7,609)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,732 miles
    Test number
    547960117983
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass43,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,123 miles
    Test number
    196570388537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,123 miles (+9,131)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,123 miles
    Test number
    135154086645
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass33,992 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,992 miles
    Test number
    229503215164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L3 KAH

Does L3 KAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 KAH is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 KAH?
The MOT on L3 KAH is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 KAH done?
L3 KAH was recorded at 108,082 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 6,679 miles a year.
Has L3 KAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 KAH has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on L3 KAH 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 L3 KAH find?
L3 KAH passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads low.

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