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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,500 cc

ROD 808MOT history

ROD 808 is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 7 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 171,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
171,653 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ROD 808
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ROD 808 was last recorded at 171,653 miles on 26 May 2026, 1,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Feb 2019: 56,808 miles, lower than 133,125 miles on 6 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
169,887 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,766 miles
Average per year
7,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,653 miles
  • 2024 – 169,887 miles
  • 2023 – 165,828 miles
  • 2022 – 161,050 miles
  • 2021 – 154,962 miles
  • 2020 – 148,166 miles
  • 2019 – 56,818 miles
  • 2018 – 133,125 miles
  • 2017 – 123,700 miles
  • 2016 – 113,567 miles
  • 2015 – 104,868 miles
  • 2014 – 90,098 miles
  • 2013 – 70,990 miles
  • 2012 – 59,963 miles
  • 2011 – 53,391 miles
  • 2010 – 45,020 miles
  • 2009 – 36,484 miles
  • 2008 – 30,920 miles
  • 2007 – 24,761 miles
  • 2006 – 20,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,653 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,653 miles (+1,766)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    171,653 miles
    Test number
    303941772446
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass169,887 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    169,887 miles
    Test number
    854546915773
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail169,887 miles (+4,059)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,887 miles
    Test number
    932355689059
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass165,828 miles (+4,778)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    165,828 miles
    Test number
    898207973702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,050 miles (+6,088)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    161,050 miles
    Test number
    263644805590
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass154,962 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    154,962 miles
    Test number
    503355703885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail154,955 miles (+6,789)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,955 miles
    Test number
    344645483034
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass148,166 miles (+91,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    148,166 miles
    Test number
    802037234429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass56,818 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,818 miles
    Test number
    488712039860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,808 miles (-76,317)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,808 miles
    Test number
    785166476930
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass133,125 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,125 miles
    Test number
    998925059547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryCant inspect sills as plastic covers fitted

  12. Fail133,125 miles (+207)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,125 miles
    Test number
    615848022639
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryCant inspect sills as plastic covers fitted

  13. Fail132,918 miles (+9,218)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,918 miles
    Test number
    512759185553
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass123,700 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    123,700 miles
    Test number
    797165815360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail123,700 miles (+10,133)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,700 miles
    Test number
    897825619908
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass113,567 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,567 miles
    Test number
    237548606890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail113,567 miles (+8,699)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,567 miles
    Test number
    682840818308
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass104,868 miles (+26)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,868 miles
    Test number
    976539115121
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low 3mm
    • NotePoor beam patterns on h/lamps
    • NoteSurface corrosion to underside of vehicle

  19. Fail104,842 miles (+14,744)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,842 miles
    Test number
    557407215156
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low 3mm
    • NotePoor beam patterns on h/lamps
    • NoteSurface corrosion to underside of vehicle

  20. Pass90,098 miles (+19,108)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    90,098 miles
    Test number
    269102514468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low on inner edge
    • NoteSurface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

  21. Pass70,990 miles (+106)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,990 miles
    Test number
    908239413162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r outer disc pad getting low
    • NoteN/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge

  22. Fail70,884 miles (+10,921)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,884 miles
    Test number
    218034413112
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r outer disc pad getting low
    • NoteN/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge

  23. Pass59,963 miles (+6,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,963 miles
    Test number
    607425722186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass53,391 miles (+8,371)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,391 miles
    Test number
    145538741189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,020 miles (+8,536)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,020 miles
    Test number
    144348320108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,484 miles (+5,564)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,484 miles
    Test number
    272159639406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,920 miles (+6,159)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,920 miles
    Test number
    264925138486
    • NoteFront tyres on legal limit
    • NoteRear tyres near legal limit

  28. Pass24,761 miles (+4,084)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,761 miles
    Test number
    621258127187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    20,677 miles
    Test number
    442176236128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ROD 808

What vehicle is registration ROD 808 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ROD 808 on a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 7 Jun 2003. 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 ROD 808 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ROD 808 is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on ROD 808?
The MOT on ROD 808 is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ROD 808 done?
ROD 808 was recorded at 171,653 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 7,538 miles a year.
Has ROD 808 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ROD 808 has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on ROD 808 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on ROD 808 find?
ROD 808 passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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