
Kia Sorento
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,497 cc
N5 OACMOT history
N5 OAC is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 105,291 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 105,291 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,664 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N5 OAC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sorento
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
N5 OAC was last recorded at 105,291 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 105,014 miles · 16 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 277 miles
- Average per year
- 5,664 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,291 miles
- 2025 – 105,014 miles
- 2022 – 99,244 miles
- 2021 – 93,358 miles
- 2019 – 83,389 miles
- 2018 – 77,378 miles
- 2017 – 71,062 miles
- 2016 – 58,548 miles
- 2015 – 47,105 miles
- 2014 – 38,008 miles
- 2013 – 33,847 miles
- 2012 – 28,215 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded , not excessive
- AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath throughout
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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear at rear flexible hoses
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
15 tests since 4 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,291 miles (+277)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 105,291 miles
- Test number
- 385355877685
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded , not excessive
- AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath throughout
Pass105,014 miles (+5,770)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 105,014 miles
- Test number
- 272784775935
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryCorroded underneath
Pass99,244 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 99,244 miles
- Test number
- 217658283648
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear at rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail99,243 miles (+5,885)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,243 miles
- Test number
- 925088599739
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear at rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass93,358 miles (+9,969)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 93,358 miles
- Test number
- 432879110410
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread on 3mm...
- AdvisorySlight play in both steering track rod inner joints...
Pass83,389 miles (+6,011)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 83,389 miles
- Test number
- 784374580129
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNear-side front tyre 3mm
Pass77,378 miles (+37)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 77,378 miles
- Test number
- 332473781358
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Fail77,341 miles (+6,279)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,341 miles
- Test number
- 264917333860
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Pass71,062 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 71,062 miles
- Test number
- 288529554622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,062 miles (+12,514)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,062 miles
- Test number
- 980058449540
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass58,548 miles (+11,443)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 58,548 miles
- Test number
- 431530127297
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass47,105 miles (+9,097)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 47,105 miles
- Test number
- 985043775138
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,008 miles (+4,161)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 38,008 miles
- Test number
- 778456894169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,847 miles (+5,632)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 33,847 miles
- Test number
- 946580863243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,215 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 28,215 miles
- Test number
- 888498242290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about N5 OAC
- Does N5 OAC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 OAC is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on N5 OAC?
- The MOT on N5 OAC is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has N5 OAC done?
- N5 OAC was recorded at 105,291 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 5,664 miles a year.
- Has N5 OAC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N5 OAC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on N5 OAC 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 OAC find?
- N5 OAC passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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