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Kia Sorento

Purple · Diesel · 2007 · 2,497 cc

Y26 DBSMOT history

Y26 DBS is a purple diesel Kia Sorento first used on 28 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,005 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 DBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 DBS was last recorded at 122,005 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 7,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,599 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,406 miles
Average per year
4,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,005 miles
  • 2025 – 114,599 miles
  • 2024 – 105,535 miles
  • 2023 – 96,595 miles
  • 2022 – 95,255 miles
  • 2021 – 93,238 miles
  • 2020 – 92,211 miles
  • 2019 – 90,894 miles
  • 2018 – 88,751 miles
  • 2017 – 86,754 miles
  • 2016 – 80,717 miles
  • 2015 – 73,700 miles
  • 2014 – 68,453 miles
  • 2013 – 63,552 miles
  • 2012 – 60,301 miles
  • 2011 – 55,535 miles
  • 2010 – 48,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,005 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle has heavy surface rust

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,005 miles (+7,406)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,005 miles
    Test number
    575858368182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle has heavy surface rust

  2. Pass114,599 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,599 miles
    Test number
    210250033565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail114,594 miles (+9,059)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,594 miles
    Test number
    497368656019
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass105,535 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    105,535 miles
    Test number
    587703200857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail105,532 miles (+8,937)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,532 miles
    Test number
    427327934283
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass96,595 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,595 miles
    Test number
    450436694537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,553 miles (+1,298)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,553 miles
    Test number
    363752802262
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault LIGHT ON DASH (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR FLEXYS (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S AND N/S AT FLEXYS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S INNER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively TOW BAR FRAME (6.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass95,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,255 miles
    Test number
    534600832771
    • AdvisoryRear Tow bar framework corroded

  9. Fail95,255 miles (+2,017)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,255 miles
    Test number
    189093522065
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tow bar framework corroded

  10. Pass93,238 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,238 miles
    Test number
    944459935099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear towbar corroded

  11. Fail93,235 miles (+1,024)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,235 miles
    Test number
    667076704852
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear towbar corroded

  12. Pass92,211 miles (+1,317)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,211 miles
    Test number
    581942825396
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise front brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryAdvise handbrake cable corroding <across axle>

  13. Pass90,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,894 miles
    Test number
    340578635942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,893 miles (+2,142)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,893 miles
    Test number
    999266825794
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass88,751 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,751 miles
    Test number
    294197913151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,749 miles (+1,995)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,749 miles
    Test number
    828060967822
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort axle linkage siezed (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass86,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,754 miles
    Test number
    406292042665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,754 miles (+6,037)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,754 miles
    Test number
    388855752517
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass80,717 miles (+7,017)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,717 miles
    Test number
    922629846789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,700 miles
    Test number
    108046925052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,700 miles (+5,247)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,700 miles
    Test number
    656716125054
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass68,453 miles (+4,901)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,453 miles
    Test number
    268850524035
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  23. Pass63,552 miles (+3,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,552 miles
    Test number
    995210313054
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass60,301 miles (+4,766)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,301 miles
    Test number
    109019212081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,535 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,535 miles
    Test number
    665242551046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,533 miles (+6,899)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,533 miles
    Test number
    295959541056
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  27. Pass48,634 miles (+144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,634 miles
    Test number
    794669960039
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail48,490 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,490 miles
    Test number
    582323460065
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y26 DBS

Does Y26 DBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 DBS is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 DBS?
The MOT on Y26 DBS is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 DBS done?
Y26 DBS was recorded at 122,005 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 4,599 miles a year.
Has Y26 DBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 DBS has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y26 DBS 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 Y26 DBS find?
Y26 DBS passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded, and 3 more.

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