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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

T1 SEKMOT history

T1 SEK is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 63,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
63,118 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 SEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T1 SEK was last recorded at 63,118 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,183 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
935 miles
Average per year
2,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,118 miles
  • 2025 – 62,183 miles
  • 2024 – 59,858 miles
  • 2023 – 58,567 miles
  • 2022 – 57,017 miles
  • 2021 – 55,131 miles
  • 2020 – 53,318 miles
  • 2019 – 51,056 miles
  • 2018 – 48,429 miles
  • 2017 – 44,886 miles
  • 2016 – 40,486 miles
  • 2015 – 35,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail63,118 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Engine/body covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside front lower arm front bush starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail63,118 miles (+935)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,118 miles
    Test number
    924788892579
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass62,183 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    62,183 miles
    Test number
    748093310405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,858 miles (+1,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    59,858 miles
    Test number
    631641445802
    • AdvisoryEngine/body covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle
    • AdvisoryProtective wax oil has been sprayed to the underside of the vehicle

  4. Pass58,567 miles (+1,550)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,567 miles
    Test number
    863661622798
    • AdvisoryEngine/body covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,017 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,017 miles
    Test number
    210007688413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,131 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,131 miles
    Test number
    849507015894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,127 miles (+1,809)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,127 miles
    Test number
    462479809306
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  8. Pass53,318 miles (+2,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,318 miles
    Test number
    246979559833
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass51,056 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,056 miles
    Test number
    131440575374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,429 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,429 miles
    Test number
    450570448438
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower arm front bush starting to perish

  11. Fail48,422 miles (+3,536)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,422 miles
    Test number
    710988761779
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower arm front bush starting to perish

  12. Pass44,886 miles (+4,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,886 miles
    Test number
    208150718383
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass40,486 miles (+5,149)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,486 miles
    Test number
    947529887922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,337 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,337 miles
    Test number
    444067515365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre haqs cut in tread no cords or ply exposed

Questions about T1 SEK

Does T1 SEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 SEK is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T1 SEK?
The MOT on T1 SEK is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 SEK done?
T1 SEK was recorded at 63,118 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 2,535 miles a year.
Has T1 SEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 SEK has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T1 SEK 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 T1 SEK find?
T1 SEK failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: emissions unable to be completed due to oil leak; oil leaking excessively from engine sump; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside, and 2 more.

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