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Kia Sorento

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 2,199 cc

L7 TVYMOT history

L7 TVY is a grey diesel Kia Sorento first used on 1 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 113,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

L7 TVY grey Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
113,488 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 TVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 TVY was last recorded at 113,488 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 17,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,572 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
17,916 miles
Average per year
10,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,488 miles
  • 2025 – 95,572 miles
  • 2024 – 84,067 miles
  • 2023 – 72,988 miles
  • 2022 – 63,423 miles
  • 2021 – 53,772 miles
  • 2020 – 47,858 miles
  • 2019 – 39,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,488 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge/ 235/55R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    113,488 miles
    Test number
    530605165814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge/ 235/55R19 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail113,488 miles (+17,916)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,488 miles
    Test number
    133479026223
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge/ 235/55R19 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass95,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    95,572 miles
    Test number
    924741357808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,572 miles (+11,505)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,572 miles
    Test number
    250156941654
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass84,067 miles (+11,079)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    84,067 miles
    Test number
    304474906182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass72,988 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    72,988 miles
    Test number
    833514925367
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail72,988 miles (+9,565)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,988 miles
    Test number
    451730079776
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass63,423 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    63,423 miles
    Test number
    948625589723
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail63,422 miles (+9,650)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,422 miles
    Test number
    579912843558
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass53,772 miles (+5,914)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    53,772 miles
    Test number
    663461607362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,858 miles (+8,813)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    47,858 miles
    Test number
    702212791580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    39,045 miles
    Test number
    246338613125
    • AdvisoryStonechips in middle of windscreen

Questions about L7 TVY

Does L7 TVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 TVY is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 TVY?
The MOT on L7 TVY is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 TVY done?
L7 TVY was recorded at 113,488 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 10,572 miles a year.
Has L7 TVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 TVY has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 TVY 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 L7 TVY find?
L7 TVY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/ 235/55r19.

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