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Kia Sorento

Grey · Diesel · 2020 · 2,199 cc

V31 TLCMOT history

V31 TLC is a grey diesel Kia Sorento first used on 8 Jan 2020. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 115,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

V31 TLC grey Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
115,420 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
18,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 TLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2020
First used
8 Jan 2020
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 TLC was last recorded at 115,420 miles on 13 May 2026, 14,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,314 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
14,106 miles
Average per year
18,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,420 miles
  • 2025 – 101,314 miles
  • 2024 – 88,616 miles
  • 2023 – 68,232 miles
  • 2022 – 37,919 miles
  • 2021 – 14,701 miles
  • 2020 – 5,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,420 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Unable to check rear seats

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,420 miles (+14,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    115,420 miles
    Test number
    511842489716
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  2. Pass101,314 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    101,314 miles
    Test number
    540878113261
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Unable to check rear seats
  3. Fail101,284 miles (+12,668)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,284 miles
    Test number
    699651332293
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Unable to check rear seats
  4. Pass88,616 miles (+11,591)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    88,616 miles
    Test number
    310260076421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,025 miles (+8,793)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    77,025 miles
    Test number
    278002242010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,232 miles (+15,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,232 miles
    Test number
    383043082870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass52,328 miles (+14,409)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    52,328 miles
    Test number
    584642505919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,919 miles (+13,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    37,919 miles
    Test number
    363437338749
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass24,211 miles (+9,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    24,211 miles
    Test number
    233000853703
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has minimal reserve travel.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  10. Pass14,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    14,701 miles
    Test number
    997865456902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail14,701 miles (+3,419)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,701 miles
    Test number
    757208395220
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass11,282 miles (+5,621)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    11,282 miles
    Test number
    529351559356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass5,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    5,661 miles
    Test number
    438011021916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 TLC

Does V31 TLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 TLC is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 TLC?
The MOT on V31 TLC is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 TLC done?
V31 TLC was recorded at 115,420 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 18,821 miles a year.
Has V31 TLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 TLC has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V31 TLC 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 V31 TLC find?
V31 TLC passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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