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MD69 LMX

2020 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,076 mi
Last recorded73,076 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sorento36,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD69 LMX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 73,076 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 20 Apr 2026 72,852 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 30 Apr 2025 57,237 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 57,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 48,927 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 38,524 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean.

Pass 18 Jan 2023 33,313 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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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MD69 LMX is a 2020 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MD69 LMX, 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 MD69 LMX registered?

MD69 LMX is a 2020 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 January 2020.

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