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Kia Sorento

Brown · Diesel · 2013 · 2,199 cc

S40 DBTMOT history

S40 DBT is a brown diesel Kia Sorento first used on 7 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 97,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

S40 DBT brown Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
97,112 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 DBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 DBT was last recorded at 97,112 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 9,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,016 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,096 miles
Average per year
6,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,112 miles
  • 2025 – 88,016 miles
  • 2024 – 82,397 miles
  • 2023 – 77,993 miles
  • 2022 – 70,179 miles
  • 2021 – 59,301 miles
  • 2020 – 58,280 miles
  • 2019 – 49,401 miles
  • 2018 – 42,063 miles
  • 2017 – 35,010 miles
  • 2016 – 29,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,112 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,112 miles (+9,096)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    97,112 miles
    Test number
    310420484765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,016 miles (+5,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,016 miles
    Test number
    449744860565
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass82,397 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    82,397 miles
    Test number
    186333536871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,395 miles (+4,402)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,395 miles
    Test number
    996585291381
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass77,993 miles (+7,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    77,993 miles
    Test number
    112951521353
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass70,179 miles (+10,878)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    70,179 miles
    Test number
    611819075606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    59,301 miles
    Test number
    878451059955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,301 miles (+1,021)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,301 miles
    Test number
    237141034641
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass58,280 miles (+8,879)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,280 miles
    Test number
    632719745208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,401 miles (+7,338)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,401 miles
    Test number
    680721954914
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt sweat round boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake stiff to turn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass42,063 miles (+7,053)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    42,063 miles
    Test number
    316459823616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,010 miles (+5,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,010 miles
    Test number
    823174655618
    • AdvisorySteering tie rods slight play
  13. Pass29,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    29,125 miles
    Test number
    120537670564
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre worn outter edge

Questions about S40 DBT

Does S40 DBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 DBT is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 DBT?
The MOT on S40 DBT is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 DBT done?
S40 DBT was recorded at 97,112 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 6,702 miles a year.
Has S40 DBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 DBT has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 DBT 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 S40 DBT find?
S40 DBT passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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