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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,497 cc

L40 NFPMOT history

L40 NFP is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 17 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2026
Mileage
123,974 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 NFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L40 NFP was last recorded at 123,974 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 2,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,123 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,851 miles
Average per year
6,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,974 miles
  • 2025 – 121,123 miles
  • 2024 – 109,563 miles
  • 2023 – 98,049 miles
  • 2022 – 87,312 miles
  • 2021 – 79,497 miles
  • 2020 – 71,691 miles
  • 2019 – 65,503 miles
  • 2018 – 59,470 miles
  • 2017 – 52,716 miles
  • 2016 – 46,332 miles
  • 2015 – 40,326 miles
  • 2014 – 32,697 miles
  • 2013 – 27,226 miles
  • 2012 – 21,714 miles
  • 2011 – 16,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,974 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,974 miles (+2,851)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,974 miles
    Test number
    277106577523
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,123 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    121,123 miles
    Test number
    735247115241
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  3. Fail121,118 miles (+11,555)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,118 miles
    Test number
    241151020181
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  4. Pass109,563 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    109,563 miles
    Test number
    886782120464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail109,560 miles (+11,511)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,560 miles
    Test number
    683318087378
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass98,049 miles (+32)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    98,049 miles
    Test number
    269682609732
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner bodysill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jets slightly mis-aligned

  7. Fail98,017 miles (+10,705)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,017 miles
    Test number
    294889254056
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner bodysill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jets slightly mis-aligned

  8. Pass87,312 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,312 miles
    Test number
    439177753976
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered in plastic
    • AdvisoryParking brake becoming long

  9. Fail87,312 miles (+7,815)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,312 miles
    Test number
    591527121876
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered in plastic
    • AdvisoryParking brake becoming long

  10. Pass79,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,497 miles
    Test number
    939094578754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,497 miles (+3,177)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,497 miles
    Test number
    350090593426
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass76,320 miles (+4,629)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,320 miles
    Test number
    404178220798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,691 miles (+6,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,691 miles
    Test number
    477910036221
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass65,503 miles (+6,033)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,503 miles
    Test number
    335211594676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,470 miles (+6,754)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,470 miles
    Test number
    823569819410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,716 miles (+6,384)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,716 miles
    Test number
    856088319831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,332 miles (+6,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    46,332 miles
    Test number
    759330828340
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low.

  18. Pass40,326 miles (+7,629)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,326 miles
    Test number
    609745615094
    • NoteBoth rear tyres very close to legal limit.

  19. Pass32,697 miles (+5,471)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,697 miles
    Test number
    149446514404
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to legal limt.

  20. Pass27,226 miles (+5,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,226 miles
    Test number
    467148713063
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass21,714 miles (+4,730)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    21,714 miles
    Test number
    945344612088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres deteriorating

  22. Pass16,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    16,984 miles
    Test number
    739722311012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 NFP

Does L40 NFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 NFP expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 NFP?
The MOT on L40 NFP expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 NFP done?
L40 NFP was recorded at 123,974 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 6,850 miles a year.
Has L40 NFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 NFP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 NFP 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 NFP find?
L40 NFP failed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear over fuel tank; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi, and 7 more.

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