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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,199 cc

S16 GARMOT history

S16 GAR is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 29 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 135,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

S16 GAR black Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
135,435 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 GAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 GAR was last recorded at 135,435 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 5,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,060 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,375 miles
Average per year
8,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,435 miles
  • 2024 – 130,060 miles
  • 2023 – 126,020 miles
  • 2022 – 118,977 miles
  • 2021 – 101,732 miles
  • 2020 – 94,346 miles
  • 2019 – 79,655 miles
  • 2018 – 65,394 miles
  • 2017 – 54,986 miles
  • 2016 – 49,082 miles
  • 2015 – 40,730 miles
  • 2014 – 31,702 miles
  • 2012 – 23,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,435 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms all rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal requirements of 1.6mm advise changing asap (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (different size tyre to fronts) (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion
  • AdvisoryRear toe bar and fixings corroded
  • AdvisoryRear unable to check rear boot seat/seatbelts due to excessive luggage

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.

  • Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • ((0.50))..P3,,,235/65/17 x 4,,,,PBT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,435 miles (+5,375)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    135,435 miles
    Test number
    833975105634
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms all rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal requirements of 1.6mm advise changing asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (different size tyre to fronts) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear toe bar and fixings corroded
    • AdvisoryRear unable to check rear boot seat/seatbelts due to excessive luggage

  2. Pass130,060 miles (+4,040)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    130,060 miles
    Test number
    802929638274
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge/miles etc etc,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,((0.50+5=0,55))..P3

  3. Pass126,020 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,020 miles
    Test number
    570154788599
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • Advisory((0.50))..P3,,,235/65/17 x 4,,,,PBT

  4. Fail126,014 miles (+7,037)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,014 miles
    Test number
    951170164165
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • Advisory((0.50))..P3,,,235/65/17 x 4,,,,PBT

  5. Pass118,977 miles (+8,223)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,977 miles
    Test number
    645719918804
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass110,754 miles (+9,022)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,754 miles
    Test number
    217968645080
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass101,732 miles (+7,386)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,732 miles
    Test number
    389870168697
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass94,346 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,346 miles
    Test number
    702087321376
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis and suspension corroded

  9. Fail94,346 miles (+14,691)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,346 miles
    Test number
    557504992400
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis and suspension corroded

  10. Pass79,655 miles (+57)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    79,655 miles
    Test number
    863547792618
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail79,598 miles (+14,204)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,598 miles
    Test number
    114940576487
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass65,394 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,394 miles
    Test number
    512509043524
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules fronts and rears (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyres wearing on inner edges

  13. Fail65,394 miles (+10,408)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,394 miles
    Test number
    852152097995
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules fronts and rears (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyres wearing on inner edges

  14. Pass54,986 miles (+5,904)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,986 miles
    Test number
    631293211309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,082 miles (+8,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,082 miles
    Test number
    145390169181
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  16. Pass40,730 miles (+9,028)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    40,730 miles
    Test number
    167906235025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,702 miles (+8,015)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    31,702 miles
    Test number
    198326404463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    23,687 miles
    Test number
    368225232382
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about S16 GAR

Does S16 GAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 GAR is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S16 GAR?
The MOT on S16 GAR is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 GAR done?
S16 GAR was recorded at 135,435 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 8,613 miles a year.
Has S16 GAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 GAR has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S16 GAR 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 S16 GAR find?
S16 GAR passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, and 10 more.

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