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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,500 cc

S3 MVJMOT history

S3 MVJ is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 1 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 166,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2024
Mileage
166,776 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 MVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 MVJ was last recorded at 166,776 miles on 6 Jan 2023, 1,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,394 miles · 6 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,382 miles
Average per year
8,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 166,776 miles
  • 2022 – 165,394 miles
  • 2020 – 162,856 miles
  • 2018 – 153,730 miles
  • 2016 – 143,760 miles
  • 2015 – 139,802 miles
  • 2014 – 130,813 miles
  • 2013 – 123,174 miles
  • 2012 – 112,776 miles
  • 2011 – 101,679 miles
  • 2010 – 90,430 miles
  • 2009 – 67,997 miles
  • 2008 – 56,587 miles
  • 2007 – 45,361 miles
  • 2006 – 30,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,776 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Bumper support corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Bumper support corroded

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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,776 miles (+1,382)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    166,776 miles
    Test number
    409615372775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Bumper support corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Bumper support corroded
  2. Pass165,394 miles (+2,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    165,394 miles
    Test number
    837092170663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass162,856 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    162,856 miles
    Test number
    566102232861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,197 miles (+6,467)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    160,197 miles
    Test number
    841311794671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,730 miles (+2,853)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    153,730 miles
    Test number
    526499714519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass150,877 miles (+7,117)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    150,877 miles
    Test number
    454560995821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,760 miles (+3,958)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    143,760 miles
    Test number
    758663323203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,802 miles (+8,989)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    139,802 miles
    Test number
    256226195402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,813 miles (+7,639)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    130,813 miles
    Test number
    396184014394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,174 miles (+10,398)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    123,174 miles
    Test number
    129249113385
    • NoteBoth front + both front to rear brake pipes beginning to corrode
  11. Pass112,776 miles (+11,097)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    112,776 miles
    Test number
    656867212333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,679 miles (+11,249)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    101,679 miles
    Test number
    865407921389
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge
  13. Pass90,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    90,430 miles
    Test number
    884027330340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,430 miles (+8,800)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,430 miles
    Test number
    193954630398
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass81,630 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,630 miles
    Test number
    312808580038
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake pads well worn
    • NoteRear steel brake pipes rusty
  16. Fail81,630 miles (+13,633)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,630 miles
    Test number
    314938580094
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake pads well worn
    • NoteRear steel brake pipes rusty
  17. Pass67,997 miles (+106)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,997 miles
    Test number
    172569779425
    • NoteFront to rear steel brake pipes at rear corroded
  18. Fail67,891 miles (+11,304)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,891 miles
    Test number
    744936679047
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteFront to rear steel brake pipes at rear corroded
    • NoteVery long parkbrake lever travel
  19. Pass56,587 miles (+11,226)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,587 miles
    Test number
    184010288428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,361 miles (+14,585)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,361 miles
    Test number
    160175787464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,776 miles
    Test number
    691559576069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 MVJ

Does S3 MVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 MVJ expired on 12 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 MVJ?
The MOT on S3 MVJ expired on 12 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 MVJ done?
S3 MVJ was recorded at 166,776 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2023, an average of 8,096 miles a year.
Has S3 MVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 MVJ has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2010.
Has the mileage on S3 MVJ 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 S3 MVJ find?
S3 MVJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear inner bumper support corroded; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 2 more.

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