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L1 PNY

2020 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,641 mi
Last recorded50,641 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Sorento36,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 PNY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 50,641 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 74,663 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 45,543 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 67,272 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 37,602 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 57,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 27,797 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 47,484 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 40,113 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres perished and sidewalls damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2021 40,113 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres perished and sidewalls damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 35,652 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 35,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 26,064 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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L1 PNY is a 2020 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2020 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 36,624 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L1 PNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 6 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L1 PNY registered?

L1 PNY is a 2020 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2020.

Is L1 PNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 PNY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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