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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,497 cc

LD08 SWUMOT history

LD08 SWU is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 11 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
123,542 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 SWU
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
11 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 SWU was last recorded at 123,542 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 6,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,588 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,954 miles
Average per year
5,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,542 miles
  • 2025 – 116,588 miles
  • 2024 – 108,467 miles
  • 2023 – 102,049 miles
  • 2022 – 96,367 miles
  • 2021 – 89,850 miles
  • 2020 – 83,238 miles
  • 2019 – 78,467 miles
  • 2018 – 73,861 miles
  • 2017 – 68,205 miles
  • 2016 – 64,086 miles
  • 2015 – 61,841 miles
  • 2014 – 55,661 miles
  • 2013 – 50,187 miles
  • 2012 – 43,879 miles
  • 2011 – 38,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,542 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryWhole chassis corroded but not seriously weakened

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Transfer box props haft worn

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,542 miles (+6,954)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    123,542 miles
    Test number
    935371409221
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWhole chassis corroded but not seriously weakened

  2. Pass116,588 miles (+12)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,588 miles
    Test number
    174659306106
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail116,576 miles (+8,109)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,576 miles
    Test number
    793567236251
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass108,467 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,467 miles
    Test number
    320750925326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail108,467 miles (+6,418)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,467 miles
    Test number
    932793749971
    • MajorBrake pivot has restricted free movement parking brake cable pivot (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn front shaft, centre joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass102,049 miles (+5,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,049 miles
    Test number
    774439800217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass96,367 miles (+6,517)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,367 miles
    Test number
    361141414805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,850 miles (+6,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,850 miles
    Test number
    683178133642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,238 miles (+4,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,238 miles
    Test number
    211304918807
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,467 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,467 miles
    Test number
    871572541477
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail78,467 miles (+4,606)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,467 miles
    Test number
    998322475597
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass73,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,861 miles
    Test number
    718627182633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,861 miles (+5,656)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,861 miles
    Test number
    771855794519
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass68,205 miles (+4,119)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,205 miles
    Test number
    360278030021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,086 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,086 miles
    Test number
    567656421073
    • AdvisoryTransfer box props haft worn

  16. Fail64,066 miles (+2,225)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,066 miles
    Test number
    152867444113
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Top arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTransfer box props haft worn

  17. Pass61,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,841 miles
    Test number
    904674547620
    • AdvisoryTransfer box props haft worn

  18. Fail61,841 miles (+6,180)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,841 miles
    Test number
    643198157785
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTransfer box props haft worn

  19. Pass55,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,661 miles
    Test number
    796011664385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,661 miles (+5,474)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,661 miles
    Test number
    835031864370
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass50,187 miles (+3,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,187 miles
    Test number
    707171653306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass46,440 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,440 miles
    Test number
    145128303465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,879 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,879 miles
    Test number
    889466832299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,623 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,623 miles
    Test number
    828826572048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,692 miles
    Test number
    126446271441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 SWU

Does LD08 SWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 SWU is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 SWU?
The MOT on LD08 SWU is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 SWU done?
LD08 SWU was recorded at 123,542 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 5,454 miles a year.
Has LD08 SWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 SWU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 SWU 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 SWU find?
LD08 SWU passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive engine; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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