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Kia Sorento

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,497 cc

TRY 5MOT history

TRY 5 is a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 82,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
82,390 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TRY 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TRY 5 was last recorded at 82,390 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 3,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,149 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,241 miles
Average per year
4,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,390 miles
  • 2024 – 79,149 miles
  • 2023 – 73,990 miles
  • 2022 – 68,304 miles
  • 2021 – 60,187 miles
  • 2020 – 56,692 miles
  • 2019 – 49,189 miles
  • 2018 – 43,573 miles
  • 2017 – 37,958 miles
  • 2016 – 31,187 miles
  • 2015 – 27,661 miles
  • 2014 – 26,460 miles
  • 2013 – 24,837 miles
  • 2012 – 23,306 miles
  • 2011 – 16,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,390 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,390 miles (+3,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,390 miles
    Test number
    351864261361
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,149 miles (+5,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,149 miles
    Test number
    624504833977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass73,990 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,990 miles
    Test number
    790637103697
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail73,971 miles (+5,667)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,971 miles
    Test number
    906228646072
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,304 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,304 miles
    Test number
    164937155999
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  6. Fail68,304 miles (+8,117)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,304 miles
    Test number
    345134968221
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))

  7. Pass60,187 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,187 miles
    Test number
    596263755255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,168 miles (+3,476)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,168 miles
    Test number
    188438303798
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass56,692 miles (+7,503)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,692 miles
    Test number
    394831219781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,189 miles (+5,616)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,189 miles
    Test number
    561768403570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,573 miles (+5,615)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,573 miles
    Test number
    612952438860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,958 miles (+6,771)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,958 miles
    Test number
    185543163778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,187 miles (+3,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,187 miles
    Test number
    164040508613
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly

  14. Pass27,661 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    27,661 miles
    Test number
    167985635194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,460 miles (+1,623)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    26,460 miles
    Test number
    538489044300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail24,837 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,837 miles
    Test number
    435263343443
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass24,837 miles (+1,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    24,837 miles
    Test number
    439093743369
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass23,306 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    23,306 miles
    Test number
    196576052355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,453 miles (+4,923)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,453 miles
    Test number
    335122682040
    • NoteLarge amount of oil dampness under engine sump area
    • NoteN/s rear tyre nail in inner sidewall area not repairable

  20. Pass16,530 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,530 miles
    Test number
    115570881057
    • NoteOil dampness around under engine sump area no leaking seen at time of test

Questions about TRY 5

What vehicle is registration TRY 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TRY 5 on a black diesel Kia Sorento first used on 31 Mar 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TRY 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TRY 5 is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on TRY 5?
The MOT on TRY 5 is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TRY 5 done?
TRY 5 was recorded at 82,390 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 4,522 miles a year.
Has TRY 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TRY 5 has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on TRY 5 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 TRY 5 find?
TRY 5 passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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