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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,199 cc

RNJ 500MOT history

RNJ 500 is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 22 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 116,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

RNJ 500 silver Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sorento, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,084 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RNJ 500
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RNJ 500 was last recorded at 116,084 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 2,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,920 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,164 miles
Average per year
6,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,084 miles
  • 2025 – 113,920 miles
  • 2024 – 111,689 miles
  • 2023 – 106,899 miles
  • 2022 – 103,125 miles
  • 2021 – 98,873 miles
  • 2020 – 95,778 miles
  • 2019 – 89,814 miles
  • 2018 – 83,281 miles
  • 2017 – 73,264 miles
  • 2016 – 63,321 miles
  • 2015 – 51,208 miles
  • 2014 – 40,941 miles
  • 2013 – 29,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,084 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • N/s front shock absorber slightly damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • O/s and n/s front brake pipes corroded cleaned and greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Slight engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,084 miles (+2,164)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,084 miles
    Test number
    807521812916
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass113,920 miles (+2,231)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,920 miles
    Test number
    158942489565
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,689 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,689 miles
    Test number
    386587958104
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot starting to leak grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail111,687 miles (+4,788)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,687 miles
    Test number
    815165998103
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot starting to leak grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass106,899 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,899 miles
    Test number
    459778805940
    • AdvisoryN/s front shock absorber slightly damp
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front brake pipes corroded cleaned and greased
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  6. Fail106,899 miles (+3,774)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,899 miles
    Test number
    425205701073
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s front shock absorber slightly damp
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front brake pipes corroded cleaned and greased
    • AdvisoryO/s regestration plate not working
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  7. Pass103,125 miles (+4,252)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,125 miles
    Test number
    950291405117
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking between treads, Worn edges slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass98,873 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,873 miles
    Test number
    457672616110
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded, Cleaned
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySigns of engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryStone chip zone B area, Front windscreen

  9. Fail98,873 miles (+3,095)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,873 miles
    Test number
    723984995406
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded, Cleaned
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySigns of engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryStone chip zone B area, Front windscreen

  10. Pass95,778 miles (+5,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,778 miles
    Test number
    634630829616
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads wearing low

  11. Pass89,814 miles (+6,533)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,814 miles
    Test number
    520497000683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass83,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,281 miles
    Test number
    218337663012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,281 miles (+10,017)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,281 miles
    Test number
    176041023990
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass73,264 miles (+9,943)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,264 miles
    Test number
    606504074954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,321 miles (+12,113)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,321 miles
    Test number
    317053420654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,208 miles (+10,267)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,208 miles
    Test number
    556893625050
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin

  17. Pass40,941 miles (+11,849)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,941 miles
    Test number
    699372424068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,092 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    29,092 miles
    Test number
    795077313051
    • NoteNumber plate led light one LED not working from four LEDS

  19. Fail29,092 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,092 miles
    Test number
    878217213012
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNumber plate led light one LED not working from four LEDS

Questions about RNJ 500

What vehicle is registration RNJ 500 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RNJ 500 on a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 22 Jan 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RNJ 500 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RNJ 500 is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on RNJ 500?
The MOT on RNJ 500 is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RNJ 500 done?
RNJ 500 was recorded at 116,084 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,684 miles a year.
Has RNJ 500 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RNJ 500 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on RNJ 500 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 RNJ 500 find?
RNJ 500 passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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