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Kia Sorento

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,497 cc

S4 KGLMOT history

S4 KGL is a black petrol Kia Sorento first used on 26 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 103,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
103,014 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 KGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 KGL was last recorded at 103,014 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2019: 62,261 miles, lower than 65,715 miles on 22 Mar 2019.

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
103,013 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,014 miles
  • 2025 – 98,003 miles
  • 2024 – 93,173 miles
  • 2023 – 87,548 miles
  • 2022 – 82,410 miles
  • 2021 – 75,154 miles
  • 2020 – 71,090 miles
  • 2019 – 62,261 miles
  • 2017 – 65,170 miles
  • 2016 – 63,103 miles
  • 2015 – 55,331 miles
  • 2014 – 47,485 miles
  • 2013 – 39,831 miles
  • 2012 – 33,150 miles
  • 2011 – 28,127 miles
  • 2010 – 25,357 miles
  • 2009 – 20,141 miles
  • 2008 – 14,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,014 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,014 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    103,014 miles
    Test number
    691218626252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail103,013 miles (+5,010)3 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,013 miles
    Test number
    330188969304
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  3. Pass98,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,003 miles
    Test number
    208202193601
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail98,003 miles (+4,830)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,003 miles
    Test number
    548286358955
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,173 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    93,173 miles
    Test number
    107764442069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,172 miles (+5,624)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,172 miles
    Test number
    434068788756
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass87,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,548 miles
    Test number
    335719413363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,548 miles (+5,138)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,548 miles
    Test number
    999629857600
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect reqs polish (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect reqs polish (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass82,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,410 miles
    Test number
    242825230073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,410 miles (+7,256)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,410 miles
    Test number
    812679643981
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass75,154 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    75,154 miles
    Test number
    609395902058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear back plate corroded

  12. Fail75,154 miles (+4,064)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,154 miles
    Test number
    131187675337
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear back plate corroded

  13. Pass71,090 miles (+8,829)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,090 miles
    Test number
    607487446901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,261 miles
    Test number
    459643180114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,261 miles (-3,454)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,261 miles
    Test number
    773091195460
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  16. Pass65,715 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,715 miles
    Test number
    916126208942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,170 miles (+2,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,170 miles
    Test number
    813996135773
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight bind felt on offside rear brake

  18. Pass63,103 miles (+7,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    63,103 miles
    Test number
    275633179306
    • AdvisoryAdvise off side tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass55,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,331 miles
    Test number
    854781364161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,331 miles (+7,846)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,331 miles
    Test number
    909076665008
    • Repaired at testRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass47,485 miles (+7,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,485 miles
    Test number
    179124624307
    • 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)

  22. Fail39,831 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,831 miles
    Test number
    219896913350
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass39,831 miles (+6,681)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    39,831 miles
    Test number
    559186313359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,150 miles
    Test number
    298207212300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,150 miles (+5,023)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,150 miles
    Test number
    348387212361
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass28,127 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,127 miles
    Test number
    379474431374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,357 miles (+5,216)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,357 miles
    Test number
    910604310349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,141 miles (+5,570)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,141 miles
    Test number
    473293829382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass14,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    14,571 miles
    Test number
    440099518400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 KGL

Does S4 KGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 KGL is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 KGL?
The MOT on S4 KGL is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 KGL done?
S4 KGL was recorded at 103,014 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 5,008 miles a year.
Has S4 KGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 KGL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 KGL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S4 KGL find?
S4 KGL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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