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Grey · Diesel · 2018 · 2,199 cc

VAE 57MOT history

VAE 57 is a grey diesel Kia Sorento first used on 28 Sept 2018. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 35,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

VAE 57 grey Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sorento, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
35,542 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VAE 57
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
28 Sept 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VAE 57 was last recorded at 35,542 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 2,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
33,038 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,504 miles
Average per year
3,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,542 miles
  • 2025 – 33,038 miles
  • 2024 – 30,740 miles
  • 2023 – 26,910 miles
  • 2022 – 20,961 miles
  • 2021 – 16,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,542 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

7 tests since 23 Sept 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,542 miles (+2,504)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    35,542 miles
    Test number
    469053299722
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass33,038 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    33,038 miles
    Test number
    709227919444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass30,740 miles (+3,830)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    30,740 miles
    Test number
    620860986232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass26,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    26,910 miles
    Test number
    655980437243
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail26,910 miles (+5,949)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,910 miles
    Test number
    597298360140
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass20,961 miles (+4,899)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    20,961 miles
    Test number
    901061481000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass16,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    16,062 miles
    Test number
    443985038307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VAE 57

What vehicle is registration VAE 57 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VAE 57 on a grey diesel Kia Sorento first used on 28 Sept 2018. 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 VAE 57 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VAE 57 is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on VAE 57?
The MOT on VAE 57 is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VAE 57 done?
VAE 57 was recorded at 35,542 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 3,922 miles a year.
Has VAE 57 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VAE 57 has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on VAE 57 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 VAE 57 find?
VAE 57 passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slightly damaged; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly wearing on edges; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge.

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