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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,199 cc

S31 OWLMOT history

S31 OWL is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 100,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

S31 OWL black Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sorento, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
100,746 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 OWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 OWL was last recorded at 100,746 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,746 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,746 miles
  • 2025 – 90,368 miles
  • 2024 – 79,931 miles
  • 2023 – 75,137 miles
  • 2022 – 68,806 miles
  • 2021 – 60,909 miles
  • 2019 – 50,347 miles
  • 2018 – 35,209 miles
  • 2017 – 20,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,746 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,746 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    100,746 miles
    Test number
    661605622086
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail100,746 miles (+10,378)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,746 miles
    Test number
    660821502842
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass90,368 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    90,368 miles
    Test number
    748241585444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,348 miles (+10,417)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,348 miles
    Test number
    639244684554
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass79,931 miles (+4,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,931 miles
    Test number
    574772544706
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass75,137 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,137 miles
    Test number
    595444245789
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  7. Fail75,137 miles (+6,331)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,137 miles
    Test number
    288993797747
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass68,806 miles (+7,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,806 miles
    Test number
    844966824452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass60,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,909 miles
    Test number
    383499913539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,909 miles (+10,562)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,909 miles
    Test number
    874687440286
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass50,347 miles (+15,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,347 miles
    Test number
    459015920634
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass35,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    35,209 miles
    Test number
    954661374210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,209 miles (+14,244)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,209 miles
    Test number
    474554442388
    • MajorCentral Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
  14. Pass20,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    20,965 miles
    Test number
    592399984365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 OWL

Does S31 OWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 OWL is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 OWL?
The MOT on S31 OWL is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 OWL done?
S31 OWL was recorded at 100,746 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 9,268 miles a year.
Has S31 OWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 OWL has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S31 OWL 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 S31 OWL find?
S31 OWL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: central rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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