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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

R16 DOCMOT history

R16 DOC is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 114,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

R16 DOC silver Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sorento, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
114,067 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 DOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 DOC was last recorded at 114,067 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 11,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,606 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,461 miles
Average per year
8,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,067 miles
  • 2025 – 102,606 miles
  • 2024 – 92,913 miles
  • 2023 – 82,443 miles
  • 2022 – 73,127 miles
  • 2021 – 68,305 miles
  • 2020 – 64,943 miles
  • 2019 – 57,979 miles
  • 2018 – 50,058 miles
  • 2017 – 41,301 miles
  • 2016 – 31,605 miles
  • 2015 – 22,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,067 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,067 miles (+11,461)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    114,067 miles
    Test number
    404623631889
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass102,606 miles (+144)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    102,606 miles
    Test number
    914636958573
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail102,462 miles (+9,549)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,462 miles
    Test number
    768203441298
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,913 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    92,913 miles
    Test number
    731574041530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner shoulder also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail92,905 miles (+10,462)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,905 miles
    Test number
    326704728375
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorretly located (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner shoulder also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass82,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,443 miles
    Test number
    731274711982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,443 miles (+2,367)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,443 miles
    Test number
    658520286664
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass80,076 miles (+6,949)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,076 miles
    Test number
    348234969772
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral link arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral link arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,127 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,127 miles
    Test number
    628114243236
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTY...
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING... (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryREAR SUB FRAME RUSTY...

  10. Fail73,127 miles (+4,822)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,127 miles
    Test number
    699583335863
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTY...
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING... (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryREAR SUB FRAME RUSTY...

  11. Pass68,305 miles (+3,362)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,305 miles
    Test number
    130339620777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryREAR COIL SPRINGS AND SUB FRAME RUSTY...

  12. Pass64,943 miles (+6,964)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,943 miles
    Test number
    715128117135
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

  13. Pass57,979 miles (+7,921)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,979 miles
    Test number
    630590071423
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE TRAVEL LONG...

  14. Pass50,058 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,058 miles
    Test number
    695331421790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail50,055 miles (+8,754)2 dangerous3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,055 miles
    Test number
    305557231027
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate loose but still secure
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  16. Pass41,301 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,301 miles
    Test number
    287349059490
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Fail41,301 miles (+9,696)1 dangerous1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,301 miles
    Test number
    725732198226
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass31,605 miles (+9,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,605 miles
    Test number
    564222662584
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass22,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,005 miles
    Test number
    145267145434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 DOC

Does R16 DOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 DOC is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 DOC?
The MOT on R16 DOC is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 DOC done?
R16 DOC was recorded at 114,067 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 8,071 miles a year.
Has R16 DOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 DOC has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 DOC 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 R16 DOC find?
R16 DOC passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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