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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,497 cc

LD08 SWJMOT history

LD08 SWJ is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 23 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 118,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2026
Mileage
118,819 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 SWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 SWJ was last recorded at 118,819 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,814 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,819 miles
  • 2023 – 118,783 miles
  • 2022 – 115,159 miles
  • 2021 – 110,227 miles
  • 2020 – 104,973 miles
  • 2019 – 97,966 miles
  • 2018 – 87,026 miles
  • 2017 – 79,316 miles
  • 2016 – 72,999 miles
  • 2015 – 67,878 miles
  • 2014 – 61,693 miles
  • 2013 – 49,361 miles
  • 2012 – 36,522 miles
  • 2011 – 24,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,819 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Found all brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,819 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    118,819 miles
    Test number
    546257465826
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,814 miles (+31)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,814 miles
    Test number
    354375488658
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail118,783 miles (+140)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,783 miles
    Test number
    155292045399
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass118,643 miles (+3,484)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,643 miles
    Test number
    886861574393
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slightly sticking

  5. Pass115,159 miles (+4,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,159 miles
    Test number
    300377993298
    • AdvisorySteering slighty stiff

  6. Pass110,227 miles (+5,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,227 miles
    Test number
    650164954099
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft has slight play

  7. Pass104,973 miles (+7,007)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    104,973 miles
    Test number
    439271451767
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass97,966 miles (+10,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    97,966 miles
    Test number
    770042140829
    • AdvisoryPark brake performance low and long travel.

  9. Pass87,026 miles (+7,710)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,026 miles
    Test number
    834098624505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,316 miles
    Test number
    138189113593
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounting brackets slightly corroded

  11. Fail79,316 miles (+6,317)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,316 miles
    Test number
    848340755727
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounting brackets slightly corroded

  12. Pass72,999 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,999 miles
    Test number
    882356466149
    • AdvisoryFound all brake pipes corroded

  13. Fail72,998 miles (+5,120)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,998 miles
    Test number
    715537960074
    • FailureFront Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFound all brake pipes corroded

  14. Pass67,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,878 miles
    Test number
    277455405168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail67,878 miles (+6,185)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,878 miles
    Test number
    526964705116
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  16. Pass61,693 miles (+12,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,693 miles
    Test number
    995496304111
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass49,361 miles (+12,839)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,361 miles
    Test number
    977405803142
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has a slow puncher

  18. Pass36,522 miles (+11,916)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,522 miles
    Test number
    637557102127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,606 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,606 miles
    Test number
    299488001182
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly worn on the inner edges

Questions about LD08 SWJ

Does LD08 SWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 SWJ expired on 20 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 SWJ?
The MOT on LD08 SWJ expired on 20 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 SWJ done?
LD08 SWJ was recorded at 118,819 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 6,766 miles a year.
Has LD08 SWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 SWJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 SWJ 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 LD08 SWJ find?
LD08 SWJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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