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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

S40 DEJMOT history

S40 DEJ is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 26 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2023
Mileage
116,454 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 DEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 DEJ was last recorded at 116,454 miles on 17 Oct 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jun 2015: 51,270 miles, lower than 58,366 miles on 24 Jun 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,446 miles · 3 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,454 miles
  • 2021 – 101,810 miles
  • 2020 – 98,160 miles
  • 2019 – 96,869 miles
  • 2018 – 87,995 miles
  • 2017 – 75,401 miles
  • 2016 – 62,935 miles
  • 2015 – 51,270 miles
  • 2014 – 58,366 miles
  • 2013 – 46,483 miles
  • 2012 – 44,713 miles
  • 2011 – 42,676 miles
  • 2010 – 40,158 miles
  • 2009 – 37,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,454 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,454 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,454 miles
    Test number
    134569885030
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis rear
  2. Fail116,446 miles (+14,636)1 dangerous5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,446 miles
    Test number
    878401040084
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis rear
  3. Pass101,810 miles (+14)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,810 miles
    Test number
    864570351733
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. Fail101,796 miles (+3,636)3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,796 miles
    Test number
    325283869929
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both on offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  5. Pass98,160 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,160 miles
    Test number
    188722196411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,152 miles (+1,283)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,152 miles
    Test number
    411756681540
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass96,869 miles (+8,874)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,869 miles
    Test number
    877877975548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,995 miles (+12,594)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,995 miles
    Test number
    218978829439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,401 miles (+12,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,401 miles
    Test number
    849922526876
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass62,935 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,935 miles
    Test number
    740616914190
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Fail62,866 miles (+11,596)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,866 miles
    Test number
    966831914104
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass51,270 miles (-7,096)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,270 miles
    Test number
    149249465169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,366 miles (+11,883)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,366 miles
    Test number
    189425074114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,483 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,483 miles
    Test number
    218526473457
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  15. Pass46,483 miles (+1,770)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    46,483 miles
    Test number
    855326173152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,713 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,713 miles
    Test number
    189452682155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,676 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,676 miles
    Test number
    256890181123
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  18. Pass42,676 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,676 miles
    Test number
    346200881130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,158 miles (+3,027)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,158 miles
    Test number
    561538560122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,131 miles
    Test number
    334671739144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 DEJ

Does S40 DEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 DEJ expired on 16 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 DEJ?
The MOT on S40 DEJ expired on 16 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 DEJ done?
S40 DEJ was recorded at 116,454 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2022, an average of 5,904 miles a year.
Has S40 DEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 DEJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S40 DEJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S40 DEJ find?
S40 DEJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2022 with 8 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 5 more.

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