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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc

T6 LHJMOT history

T6 LHJ is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,325 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T6 LHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T6 LHJ was last recorded at 146,325 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,322 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
9,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,325 miles
  • 2025 – 140,831 miles
  • 2024 – 134,763 miles
  • 2023 – 128,806 miles
  • 2022 – 120,403 miles
  • 2021 – 112,445 miles
  • 2020 – 103,295 miles
  • 2019 – 85,918 miles
  • 2018 – 72,842 miles
  • 2017 – 64,097 miles
  • 2016 – 52,789 miles
  • 2015 – 42,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,325 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,325 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,325 miles
    Test number
    652904998435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail146,322 miles (+5,491)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,322 miles
    Test number
    363910395607
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass140,831 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    140,831 miles
    Test number
    943155738393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail140,807 miles (+6,044)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,807 miles
    Test number
    602541658137
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass134,763 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,763 miles
    Test number
    834764163950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail134,763 miles (+5,957)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,763 miles
    Test number
    108148451974
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass128,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,806 miles
    Test number
    536831187422
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Fail128,802 miles (+8,399)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,802 miles
    Test number
    572325820734
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass120,403 miles (+7,958)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,403 miles
    Test number
    595217026735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,445 miles (+15)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,445 miles
    Test number
    833664701048
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside foremost differential mounting bush separated
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  11. Fail112,430 miles (+9,135)9 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,430 miles
    Test number
    399765072459
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zero tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside foremost differential mounting bush separated
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  12. Pass103,295 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,295 miles
    Test number
    845656645041
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside, foremost differential mounting bush separated

  13. Fail103,295 miles (+17,377)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,295 miles
    Test number
    189319311206
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside, foremost differential mounting bush separated

  14. Pass85,918 miles (+13,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,918 miles
    Test number
    435877360397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  15. Pass72,842 miles (+8,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,842 miles
    Test number
    216541402018
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass64,097 miles (+11,308)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,097 miles
    Test number
    115134412484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,789 miles
    Test number
    494607106089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,789 miles (+10,303)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,789 miles
    Test number
    346390962114
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Fail42,486 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,486 miles
    Test number
    157099625053
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteO/S/F & O/S/R tyres low on inner edge
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass42,486 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,486 miles
    Test number
    197389625079
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteO/S/F & O/S/R tyres low on inner edge
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about T6 LHJ

Does T6 LHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T6 LHJ is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T6 LHJ?
The MOT on T6 LHJ is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T6 LHJ done?
T6 LHJ was recorded at 146,325 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 9,435 miles a year.
Has T6 LHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T6 LHJ has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T6 LHJ 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 T6 LHJ find?
T6 LHJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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