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Kia Sorento

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 2,199 cc

N5 LHBMOT history

N5 LHB is a grey diesel Kia Sorento first used on 31 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 128,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

N5 LHB grey Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
128,003 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 LHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 LHB was last recorded at 128,003 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 4,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,103 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,900 miles
Average per year
9,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,003 miles
  • 2024 – 123,103 miles
  • 2023 – 117,065 miles
  • 2022 – 105,481 miles
  • 2021 – 91,853 miles
  • 2020 – 79,353 miles
  • 2019 – 69,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,003 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 31 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,003 miles (+4,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,003 miles
    Test number
    728444592335
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass123,103 miles (+6,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    123,103 miles
    Test number
    786081177867
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff damp with oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass117,065 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,065 miles
    Test number
    316274757237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail117,065 miles (+11,584)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,065 miles
    Test number
    332054841305
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass105,481 miles (+13,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,481 miles
    Test number
    376042252117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass91,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,853 miles
    Test number
    415957962833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,853 miles (+12,500)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,853 miles
    Test number
    680563136464
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass79,353 miles (+9,963)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,353 miles
    Test number
    428473258335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,390 miles
    Test number
    924879504057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 LHB

Does N5 LHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 LHB is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on N5 LHB?
The MOT on N5 LHB is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 LHB done?
N5 LHB was recorded at 128,003 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 9,052 miles a year.
Has N5 LHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 LHB has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on N5 LHB 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 N5 LHB find?
N5 LHB passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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