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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,199 cc

L8 PLJMOT history

L8 PLJ is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

L8 PLJ silver Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
124,231 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 PLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 PLJ was last recorded at 124,231 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 9,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,786 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,445 miles
Average per year
7,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,231 miles
  • 2025 – 114,786 miles
  • 2024 – 107,002 miles
  • 2023 – 96,315 miles
  • 2022 – 84,432 miles
  • 2021 – 79,742 miles
  • 2019 – 75,137 miles
  • 2018 – 70,281 miles
  • 2017 – 68,086 miles
  • 2016 – 50,076 miles
  • 2015 – 39,758 miles
  • 2014 – 32,660 miles
  • 2013 – 25,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,231 miles
  • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPark brake lever has little reserve travelRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder carriage corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking and cuts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive (Engine)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,231 miles (+9,445)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    124,231 miles
    Test number
    884516923321
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder carriage corroded

  2. Pass114,786 miles (+28)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    114,786 miles
    Test number
    755269681904
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail114,758 miles (+7,756)7 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,758 miles
    Test number
    166553862651
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass107,002 miles (+135)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    107,002 miles
    Test number
    877407865662
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Chips) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (Engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever has little reserve travel

  5. Fail106,867 miles (+10,552)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,867 miles
    Test number
    623668161009
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Chips) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (Engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever has little reserve travel

  6. Pass96,315 miles (+11,883)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,315 miles
    Test number
    359210492896
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,432 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,432 miles
    Test number
    355025179197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,658 miles (+2,916)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,658 miles
    Test number
    573704854302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,742 miles (+4,605)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,742 miles
    Test number
    186527201716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,137 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,137 miles
    Test number
    138977216484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,132 miles (+4,851)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,132 miles
    Test number
    590764199893
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass70,281 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,281 miles
    Test number
    947705211273
    • AdvisorySlight wear on both front tyres

  13. Fail70,281 miles (+2,195)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,281 miles
    Test number
    233200101507
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight wear on both front tyres

  14. Pass68,086 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,086 miles
    Test number
    154885821435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to the limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail68,086 miles (+18,010)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,086 miles
    Test number
    995979778181
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to the limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass50,076 miles (+10,318)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,076 miles
    Test number
    307393140057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,758 miles (+7,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    39,758 miles
    Test number
    967346479876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUneven wear on all tyres

  18. Pass32,660 miles (+7,185)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,660 miles
    Test number
    695358204381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    25,475 miles
    Test number
    289609303345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,472 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,472 miles
    Test number
    355369703344
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Questions about L8 PLJ

Does L8 PLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 PLJ is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 PLJ?
The MOT on L8 PLJ is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 PLJ done?
L8 PLJ was recorded at 124,231 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 7,685 miles a year.
Has L8 PLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 PLJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 PLJ 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 L8 PLJ find?
L8 PLJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips, and 5 more.

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