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Kia Sorento

White · Diesel · 2017 · 2,199 cc

L3 REFMOT history

L3 REF is a white diesel Kia Sorento first used on 31 Oct 2017. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 123,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L3 REF white Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
123,141 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
17,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 REF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Oct 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 REF was last recorded at 123,141 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 16,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,524 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
16,617 miles
Average per year
17,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,141 miles
  • 2025 – 106,524 miles
  • 2024 – 88,360 miles
  • 2023 – 71,351 miles
  • 2022 – 54,817 miles
  • 2021 – 35,726 miles
  • 2020 – 20,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,141 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 30 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,141 miles (+16,617)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    123,141 miles
    Test number
    102039609387
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass106,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,524 miles
    Test number
    536595227325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail106,524 miles (+18,164)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,524 miles
    Test number
    743363161941
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass88,360 miles (+17,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,360 miles
    Test number
    847918373299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,351 miles (+16,534)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,351 miles
    Test number
    890012485973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,817 miles (+19,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,817 miles
    Test number
    813797390450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Evidence of light sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass35,726 miles (+14,806)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    35,726 miles
    Test number
    431528928956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    20,920 miles
    Test number
    371108568553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 REF

Does L3 REF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 REF is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 REF?
The MOT on L3 REF is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 REF done?
L3 REF was recorded at 123,141 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 17,174 miles a year.
Has L3 REF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 REF has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 REF 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 REF find?
L3 REF passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 235/60/18.

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