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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,497 cc

S44 TBCMOT history

S44 TBC is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 27 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 110,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
110,403 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 TBC
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
27 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 TBC was last recorded at 110,403 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 10,374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,029 miles · 17 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
10,374 miles
Average per year
7,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,403 miles
  • 2024 – 100,029 miles
  • 2023 – 92,371 miles
  • 2022 – 88,116 miles
  • 2020 – 81,186 miles
  • 2019 – 64,978 miles
  • 2018 – 50,917 miles
  • 2017 – 40,105 miles
  • 2016 – 30,060 miles
  • 2015 – 22,119 miles
  • 2014 – 18,123 miles
  • 2013 – 13,898 miles
  • 2012 – 10,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,403 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,403 miles (+10,374)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    110,403 miles
    Test number
    674126655594
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass100,029 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,029 miles
    Test number
    238033090774
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail100,029 miles (+7,658)4 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,029 miles
    Test number
    217499858289
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass92,371 miles (+4,255)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,371 miles
    Test number
    438388979937
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,116 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,116 miles
    Test number
    687016748063
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail88,116 miles (+6,930)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,116 miles
    Test number
    978490698192
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,186 miles (+16,208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,186 miles
    Test number
    816849254685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass64,978 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,978 miles
    Test number
    241626032077
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail64,977 miles (+14,060)4 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,977 miles
    Test number
    664125128353
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass50,917 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,917 miles
    Test number
    155298824967
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail50,917 miles (+10,812)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,917 miles
    Test number
    268165522285
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass40,105 miles (+10,045)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,105 miles
    Test number
    901384971620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,060 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,060 miles
    Test number
    489942956051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail30,060 miles (+7,941)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,060 miles
    Test number
    962279588053
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass22,119 miles (+3,996)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,119 miles
    Test number
    206631245472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,123 miles (+4,225)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    18,123 miles
    Test number
    416952144165
    • NoteADVISE OSF TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE

  17. Pass13,898 miles (+3,061)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    13,898 miles
    Test number
    677562143188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    10,837 miles
    Test number
    459444042149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 TBC

Does S44 TBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 TBC is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 TBC?
The MOT on S44 TBC is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 TBC done?
S44 TBC was recorded at 110,403 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 7,157 miles a year.
Has S44 TBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 TBC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S44 TBC 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 S44 TBC find?
S44 TBC passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 8 more.

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