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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,497 cc

LS08 TWDMOT history

LS08 TWD is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 28 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2025
Mileage
118,850 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 TWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 TWD was last recorded at 118,850 miles on 8 Nov 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,846 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,850 miles
  • 2023 – 109,016 miles
  • 2022 – 88,455 miles
  • 2021 – 83,350 miles
  • 2019 – 76,982 miles
  • 2018 – 72,304 miles
  • 2017 – 66,245 miles
  • 2016 – 61,778 miles
  • 2015 – 56,312 miles
  • 2014 – 49,228 miles
  • 2013 – 42,292 miles
  • 2012 – 32,705 miles
  • 2011 – 23,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,850 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s main run pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle flaking/corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,850 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,850 miles
    Test number
    929631302256
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s main run pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle flaking/corroded

  2. Fail118,846 miles (+9,830)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,846 miles
    Test number
    123595895908
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s main run pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle flaking/corroded

  3. Pass109,016 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,016 miles
    Test number
    569094133022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail109,016 miles (+20,561)2 dangerous11 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,016 miles
    Test number
    415717820988
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,455 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,455 miles
    Test number
    137962645591
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail88,455 miles (+5,105)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,455 miles
    Test number
    746046885570
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,350 miles
    Test number
    133162973382
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail83,350 miles (+6,368)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,350 miles
    Test number
    182329962653
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft likely to become detached FRONT SHAFT REAR UJ (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,982 miles
    Test number
    829297023112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,982 miles (+4,678)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,982 miles
    Test number
    925144858071
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass72,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,304 miles
    Test number
    586112808908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,304 miles (+6,059)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,304 miles
    Test number
    256991686277
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass66,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,245 miles
    Test number
    216316404342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,245 miles (+4,467)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,245 miles
    Test number
    143645558391
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass61,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,778 miles
    Test number
    271112244976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,778 miles (+5,466)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,778 miles
    Test number
    554504020566
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass56,312 miles (+7,084)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,312 miles
    Test number
    297754075196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,228 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,228 miles
    Test number
    488073964164
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass49,228 miles (+6,936)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,228 miles
    Test number
    529813664190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,292 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,292 miles
    Test number
    218438353436
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass42,292 miles (+9,587)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,292 miles
    Test number
    255278353462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,705 miles (+9,048)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,705 miles
    Test number
    286986262470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,657 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,657 miles
    Test number
    928505071177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHandbake travel

Questions about LS08 TWD

Does LS08 TWD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS08 TWD expired on 7 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS08 TWD?
The MOT on LS08 TWD expired on 7 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS08 TWD done?
LS08 TWD was recorded at 118,850 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2024, an average of 7,116 miles a year.
Has LS08 TWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 TWD has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS08 TWD 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 LS08 TWD find?
LS08 TWD passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2024 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s main run pipes; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area, and 3 more.

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