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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,497 cc

S25 FERMOT history

S25 FER is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 13 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
156,976 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 FER
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
13 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 FER was last recorded at 156,976 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 16,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,547 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
16,429 miles
Average per year
9,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,976 miles
  • 2025 – 140,547 miles
  • 2024 – 123,556 miles
  • 2023 – 99,984 miles
  • 2022 – 90,350 miles
  • 2021 – 83,289 miles
  • 2020 – 74,896 miles
  • 2019 – 68,542 miles
  • 2018 – 59,798 miles
  • 2017 – 50,840 miles
  • 2016 – 41,036 miles
  • 2015 – 32,926 miles
  • 2014 – 25,216 miles
  • 2013 – 20,908 miles
  • 2012 – 16,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,976 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,976 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    156,976 miles
    Test number
    836375781381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail156,976 miles (+16,429)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,976 miles
    Test number
    627505207974
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass140,547 miles (+16,991)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,547 miles
    Test number
    225233147483
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass123,556 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,556 miles
    Test number
    330297687937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,400 miles (+23,416)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,400 miles
    Test number
    761932212319
    • MajorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OSF AND NSF UPPER ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps OSR AND NSR (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSpare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,984 miles (+9,634)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,984 miles
    Test number
    299615998691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,350 miles
    Test number
    996640248875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,350 miles (+7,061)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,350 miles
    Test number
    517169382819
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass83,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,289 miles
    Test number
    329199065530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,289 miles (+8,393)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,289 miles
    Test number
    472721436839
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

  11. Pass74,896 miles (+6,354)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,896 miles
    Test number
    629181700206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,542 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,542 miles
    Test number
    443980605085
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail68,542 miles (+8,744)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,542 miles
    Test number
    347126929616
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass59,798 miles (+8,958)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,798 miles
    Test number
    113431946378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,840 miles (+9,804)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,840 miles
    Test number
    851494635548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,036 miles (+8,110)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    41,036 miles
    Test number
    734151636792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,926 miles (+7,710)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,926 miles
    Test number
    416836544993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,216 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    25,216 miles
    Test number
    545170804385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,060 miles (+4,152)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,060 miles
    Test number
    937843614119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,908 miles (+207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    20,908 miles
    Test number
    406594313117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail20,701 miles (+3,968)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,701 miles
    Test number
    857716403104
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass16,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    16,733 miles
    Test number
    425026012132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S25 FER

Does S25 FER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S25 FER is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S25 FER?
The MOT on S25 FER is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S25 FER done?
S25 FER was recorded at 156,976 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 9,694 miles a year.
Has S25 FER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 FER has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S25 FER 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 S25 FER find?
S25 FER passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 6 more.

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