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V31 TLC

2020 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,420 mi
Last recorded115,420 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sorento36,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV31 TLC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 115,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 101,314 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Unable to check rear seats

Fail 7 May 2025 101,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Unable to check rear seats

Pass 26 Sep 2024 88,616 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 77,025 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 68,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 52,328 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 37,919 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 24,211 miles

Handbrake lever has minimal reserve travel.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Jul 2021 14,701 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 14,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 11,282 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 5,661 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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V31 TLC 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 V31 TLC, 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 V31 TLC registered?

V31 TLC is a 2020 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 January 2020.

Is V31 TLC safe to buy?

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