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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 2,199 cc

L9 THBMOT history

L9 THB is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 7 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 34,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

L9 THB silver Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
34,582 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L9 THB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
7 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L9 THB was last recorded at 34,582 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 2,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,251 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,331 miles
Average per year
2,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,582 miles
  • 2025 – 32,251 miles
  • 2024 – 29,038 miles
  • 2023 – 26,415 miles
  • 2022 – 23,625 miles
  • 2021 – 20,819 miles
  • 2020 – 19,146 miles
  • 2019 – 16,788 miles
  • 2018 – 14,568 miles
  • 2017 – 11,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,582 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorSide repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Items blocking part of lamp on BOTH sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Not as bright as offside (4.1.4 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass34,582 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    34,582 miles
    Test number
    206326509548
    • MinorSide repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Items blocking part of lamp on BOTH sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Not as bright as offside (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Fail34,582 miles (+2,331)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,582 miles
    Test number
    890252852234
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Stickers in Zone "B" Sat nav in Zone "A" (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSide repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Items blocking part of lamp on BOTH sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Not as bright as offside (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass32,251 miles (+3,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    32,251 miles
    Test number
    969824618430
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Light misting around upper part of fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Dip beam light intensity slightly reduced
  4. Pass29,038 miles (+2,623)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    29,038 miles
    Test number
    407838089733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,415 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    26,415 miles
    Test number
    502393377182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass23,625 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    23,625 miles
    Test number
    897031756224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,819 miles (+1,673)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    20,819 miles
    Test number
    660011187792
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass19,146 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    19,146 miles
    Test number
    130002714189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail19,115 miles (+2,327)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,115 miles
    Test number
    730882829021
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended operation of fog lamp operates all lamps and will not turn off (4.10 (c) (i))
  10. Pass16,788 miles (+2,220)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    16,788 miles
    Test number
    216181729236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass14,568 miles (+2,854)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    14,568 miles
    Test number
    396160480225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    11,714 miles
    Test number
    451646119832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L9 THB

Does L9 THB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L9 THB is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L9 THB?
The MOT on L9 THB is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L9 THB done?
L9 THB was recorded at 34,582 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 2,545 miles a year.
Has L9 THB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L9 THB has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L9 THB 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 L9 THB find?
L9 THB passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning items blocking part of lamp on both sides; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output not as bright as offside.

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