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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,497 cc

T4 HVRMOT history

T4 HVR is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 165,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
165,897 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 HVR
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
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 HVR was last recorded at 165,897 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,893 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
9,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,897 miles
  • 2025 – 165,893 miles
  • 2024 – 151,458 miles
  • 2023 – 134,104 miles
  • 2022 – 117,727 miles
  • 2021 – 111,256 miles
  • 2020 – 103,117 miles
  • 2019 – 97,258 miles
  • 2018 – 86,584 miles
  • 2017 – 75,922 miles
  • 2016 – 64,870 miles
  • 2015 – 54,821 miles
  • 2014 – 46,338 miles
  • 2013 – 37,424 miles
  • 2012 – 31,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,897 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle and components

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,897 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    165,897 miles
    Test number
    366467195823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle and components

  2. Fail165,897 miles (+4)2 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,897 miles
    Test number
    127196029009
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle and components

  3. Pass165,893 miles (+14,435)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    165,893 miles
    Test number
    786732685253
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass151,458 miles (+17,354)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    151,458 miles
    Test number
    663476175717
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside

  5. Pass134,104 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,104 miles
    Test number
    535970525728
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail134,103 miles (+16,376)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,103 miles
    Test number
    831339798401
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass117,727 miles (+6,471)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,727 miles
    Test number
    532351127829
    • MinorNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass111,256 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,256 miles
    Test number
    190455466859
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 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))

  9. Fail111,256 miles (+8,139)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,256 miles
    Test number
    833081216974
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 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))

  10. Pass103,117 miles (+5,859)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,117 miles
    Test number
    939070885580
    • AdvisoryBrake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass97,258 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,258 miles
    Test number
    176232536498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail97,258 miles (+10,674)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,258 miles
    Test number
    430383979219
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass86,584 miles (+10,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,584 miles
    Test number
    358064723477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass75,922 miles (+11,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,922 miles
    Test number
    504185975752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass64,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,870 miles
    Test number
    169356164708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,870 miles (+10,049)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,870 miles
    Test number
    770222118596
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & offside (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass54,821 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,821 miles
    Test number
    197891025945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,779 miles (+8,441)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,779 miles
    Test number
    709729244132
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass46,338 miles (+8,914)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,338 miles
    Test number
    489592034273
    • NoteFront side lights low intensity

  20. Pass37,424 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,424 miles
    Test number
    866078423284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail37,424 miles (+6,183)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,424 miles
    Test number
    789188523209
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass31,241 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,241 miles
    Test number
    806997422296
    • NoteRear tyres worn.

Questions about T4 HVR

Does T4 HVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 HVR is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 HVR?
The MOT on T4 HVR is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 HVR done?
T4 HVR was recorded at 165,897 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 9,726 miles a year.
Has T4 HVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 HVR has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T4 HVR 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 T4 HVR find?
T4 HVR passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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