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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

T70 BFPMOT history

T70 BFP is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 16 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
119,276 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T70 BFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T70 BFP was last recorded at 119,276 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 6,749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,527 miles · 27 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,749 miles
Average per year
5,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,276 miles
  • 2024 – 112,527 miles
  • 2023 – 105,061 miles
  • 2022 – 99,836 miles
  • 2021 – 97,310 miles
  • 2020 – 96,256 miles
  • 2019 – 95,221 miles
  • 2018 – 93,869 miles
  • 2017 – 91,986 miles
  • 2016 – 88,052 miles
  • 2015 – 85,341 miles
  • 2014 – 82,893 miles
  • 2013 – 77,671 miles
  • 2012 – 70,981 miles
  • 2011 – 63,953 miles
  • 2010 – 54,082 miles
  • 2009 – 43,915 miles
  • 2008 – 27,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,276 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHandbrake high
  • AdvisoryHandbrake only just passed efficiency test

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 Rear tyre under inflated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear under sill corroded and holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,276 miles (+6,749)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    119,276 miles
    Test number
    501527122359
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just passed efficiency test
  2. Pass112,527 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    112,527 miles
    Test number
    679391133033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre under inflated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear under sill corroded and holed
  3. Fail112,516 miles (+7,455)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,516 miles
    Test number
    628247952281
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre under inflated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear under sill corroded and holed
  4. Pass105,061 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    105,061 miles
    Test number
    853845510216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail105,061 miles (+5,225)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,061 miles
    Test number
    993763897285
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass99,836 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,836 miles
    Test number
    943531552847
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail99,796 miles (+2,486)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,796 miles
    Test number
    616270143659
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  8. Pass97,310 miles (+1,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,310 miles
    Test number
    504735810623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass96,256 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,256 miles
    Test number
    349439913072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,221 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,221 miles
    Test number
    862297920230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,869 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    93,869 miles
    Test number
    788317031608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    91,986 miles
    Test number
    214035568288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,982 miles (+3,930)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,982 miles
    Test number
    604336221476
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
  14. Pass88,052 miles (+2,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,052 miles
    Test number
    736966619494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass85,341 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,341 miles
    Test number
    188285860136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,893 miles3 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,893 miles
    Test number
    435939424331
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip device worn
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  17. Pass82,893 miles (+5,222)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    82,893 miles
    Test number
    799329924392
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip device worn
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  18. Pass77,671 miles (+6,690)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    77,671 miles
    Test number
    579826443378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,981 miles (+7,028)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    70,981 miles
    Test number
    628267712384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,953 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,953 miles
    Test number
    809894311382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Fail63,953 miles (+9,871)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,953 miles
    Test number
    757784111368
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass54,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,082 miles
    Test number
    721433740308
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Fail54,082 miles (+10,167)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,082 miles
    Test number
    872163140381
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Pass43,915 miles (+6,525)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,915 miles
    Test number
    512012429396
    • DangerousRear propshaft insecure at front fixing(bolt missing)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
  25. Pass37,390 miles (+9,403)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,390 miles
    Test number
    134956039413
    • NoteFront propshaft rear U/J broken
  26. Pass27,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,987 miles
    Test number
    840550638010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T70 BFP

Does T70 BFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T70 BFP is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T70 BFP?
The MOT on T70 BFP is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T70 BFP done?
T70 BFP was recorded at 119,276 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 5,096 miles a year.
Has T70 BFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T70 BFP has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T70 BFP 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 T70 BFP find?
T70 BFP passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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