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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,497 cc

S25 PALMOT history

S25 PAL is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 162,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
162,952 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 PAL
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
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 PAL was last recorded at 162,952 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,940 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
7,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,952 miles
  • 2025 – 150,692 miles
  • 2024 – 139,568 miles
  • 2023 – 139,413 miles
  • 2022 – 130,965 miles
  • 2021 – 125,547 miles
  • 2020 – 119,239 miles
  • 2019 – 114,163 miles
  • 2018 – 108,956 miles
  • 2017 – 102,585 miles
  • 2016 – 99,051 miles
  • 2015 – 89,191 miles
  • 2014 – 78,484 miles
  • 2013 – 68,422 miles
  • 2012 – 63,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,952 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK ARM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass162,952 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    162,952 miles
    Test number
    428429505672
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail162,940 miles (+12,248)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,940 miles
    Test number
    165931589021
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,692 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    150,692 miles
    Test number
    281958644531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail150,680 miles (+11,112)2 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,680 miles
    Test number
    847276543453
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel HANDBRAKE (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass139,568 miles (+15)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    139,568 miles
    Test number
    996768232709
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail139,553 miles (+140)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,553 miles
    Test number
    791553593685
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail139,413 miles (+8,448)2 dangerous10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,413 miles
    Test number
    598334548294
    • DangerousNearside Rear door handle insecure
    • DangerousOffside Front door handle insecure
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security full length chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass130,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    130,965 miles
    Test number
    234331408422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail130,965 miles (+5,418)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,965 miles
    Test number
    471477417396
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scorched (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass125,547 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,547 miles
    Test number
    101492016943
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail125,547 miles (+6,308)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,547 miles
    Test number
    231633729271
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass119,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,239 miles
    Test number
    779845435671
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrosion

  13. Fail119,239 miles (+5,076)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,239 miles
    Test number
    643214188962
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrosion

  14. Pass114,163 miles (+5,207)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,163 miles
    Test number
    817970523325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,956 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    108,956 miles
    Test number
    839731649013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Fail108,956 miles (+6,371)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,956 miles
    Test number
    848706394997
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axal (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  17. Pass102,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    102,585 miles
    Test number
    286596886057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,585 miles (+3,534)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,585 miles
    Test number
    637962955383
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass99,051 miles (+9,860)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    99,051 miles
    Test number
    505442229254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,191 miles (+10,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    89,191 miles
    Test number
    260187227988
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  21. Pass78,484 miles (+10,062)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    78,484 miles
    Test number
    767249034387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,422 miles (+4,695)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,422 miles
    Test number
    975839043257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,727 miles
    Test number
    435962492222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S25 PAL

Does S25 PAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S25 PAL is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S25 PAL?
The MOT on S25 PAL is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S25 PAL done?
S25 PAL was recorded at 162,952 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 7,333 miles a year.
Has S25 PAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 PAL has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S25 PAL 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 PAL find?
S25 PAL passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central rear oil leak, but not excessive rear diff; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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