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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,497 cc

LS59 UTGMOT history

LS59 UTG is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 21 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2026
Mileage
144,105 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 UTG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 UTG was last recorded at 144,105 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,438 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
667 miles
Average per year
8,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,105 miles
  • 2024 – 130,949 miles
  • 2023 – 118,766 miles
  • 2022 – 108,048 miles
  • 2021 – 102,585 miles
  • 2020 – 98,342 miles
  • 2018 – 95,686 miles
  • 2017 – 89,230 miles
  • 2016 – 79,798 miles
  • 2015 – 65,204 miles
  • 2014 – 54,151 miles
  • 2013 – 43,608 miles
  • 2012 – 33,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,105 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack track rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,105 miles (+667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    144,105 miles
    Test number
    980808566774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack track rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,438 miles (+12,489)9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,438 miles
    Test number
    107331996597
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,949 miles (+135)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    130,949 miles
    Test number
    254158463831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail130,814 miles (+12,048)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,814 miles
    Test number
    693383857442
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass118,766 miles (+10,718)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,766 miles
    Test number
    923417999100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm- and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  6. Pass108,048 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,048 miles
    Test number
    166030823025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail108,048 miles (+5,463)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,048 miles
    Test number
    321924456729
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass102,585 miles (+4,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,585 miles
    Test number
    300283227977
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,342 miles
    Test number
    327425959897
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around the bottom of the engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail98,342 miles (+2,656)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,342 miles
    Test number
    703114723493
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around the bottom of the engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass95,686 miles (+6,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,686 miles
    Test number
    317147428773
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass89,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,230 miles
    Test number
    632311599278
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  13. Fail89,230 miles (+9,432)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,230 miles
    Test number
    762978882340
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  14. Pass79,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,798 miles
    Test number
    850165036000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,798 miles (+14,594)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,798 miles
    Test number
    963075187361
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass65,204 miles (+11,053)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,204 miles
    Test number
    823404515499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,151 miles
    Test number
    346613004357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,151 miles (+10,543)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,151 miles
    Test number
    608133804371
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass43,608 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,608 miles
    Test number
    235260093246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake disc worn
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  20. Fail43,608 miles (+9,691)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,608 miles
    Test number
    758420993258
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake disc worn
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  21. Pass33,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,917 miles
    Test number
    289262392276
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS59 UTG

Does LS59 UTG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 UTG expired on 4 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 UTG?
The MOT on LS59 UTG expired on 4 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 UTG done?
LS59 UTG was recorded at 144,105 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 8,902 miles a year.
Has LS59 UTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 UTG has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 UTG 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 LS59 UTG find?
LS59 UTG passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack track rod joint; oil leak, but not excessive.

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