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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 2,199 cc

L40 LRSMOT history

L40 LRS is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 28 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 121,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

L40 LRS blue Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
121,376 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 LRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 LRS was last recorded at 121,376 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 7,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,042 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,334 miles
Average per year
8,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,376 miles
  • 2025 – 114,042 miles
  • 2024 – 108,804 miles
  • 2023 – 102,772 miles
  • 2022 – 94,689 miles
  • 2021 – 84,524 miles
  • 2020 – 81,085 miles
  • 2019 – 69,357 miles
  • 2018 – 57,296 miles
  • 2017 – 44,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,376 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoolant level low

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,376 miles (+7,334)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    121,376 miles
    Test number
    903608411170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  2. Pass114,042 miles (+5,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    114,042 miles
    Test number
    830289539465
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass108,804 miles (+6,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,804 miles
    Test number
    679806903936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass102,772 miles (+279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,772 miles
    Test number
    655766148394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail102,493 miles (+7,804)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,493 miles
    Test number
    587504039829
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass94,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,689 miles
    Test number
    614129044205
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre wearing on inner tread. 235/65/r17-104h
  7. Fail94,689 miles (+10,165)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,689 miles
    Test number
    399506401027
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/65/r17-104h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65/r17-104h (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre wearing on inner tread. 235/65/r17-104h
  8. Pass84,524 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,524 miles
    Test number
    773524173126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,085 miles (+11,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,085 miles
    Test number
    878514978919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
  10. Pass69,357 miles (+12,061)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,357 miles
    Test number
    851146757206
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged nearside
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPoor visual access to front inner brake pads
  11. Pass57,296 miles (+12,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,296 miles
    Test number
    259843411937
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres and n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges.
  12. Pass44,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,498 miles
    Test number
    888108744808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 LRS

Does L40 LRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LRS is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 LRS?
The MOT on L40 LRS is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 LRS done?
L40 LRS was recorded at 121,376 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 8,271 miles a year.
Has L40 LRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 LRS has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 LRS 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 L40 LRS find?
L40 LRS passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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