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Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

786 VSMOT history

786 VS is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 1 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 197,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

786 VS silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
197,663 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
20,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
786 VS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

786 VS was last recorded at 197,663 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 15,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,667 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
15,996 miles
Average per year
20,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,663 miles
  • 2025 – 181,667 miles
  • 2024 – 158,041 miles
  • 2023 – 138,197 miles
  • 2022 – 130,678 miles
  • 2021 – 110,617 miles
  • 2020 – 88,844 miles
  • 2019 – 67,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,663 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 4 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,663 miles (+15,996)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    197,663 miles
    Test number
    497193129704
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass181,667 miles (+23,626)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    181,667 miles
    Test number
    796491817079
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass158,041 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    158,041 miles
    Test number
    675627973295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail158,040 miles (+19,843)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,040 miles
    Test number
    419317691364
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield insecure

  5. Pass138,197 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,197 miles
    Test number
    178583576266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail138,197 miles (+7,519)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,197 miles
    Test number
    631250565401
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail130,678 miles (+20,061)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,678 miles
    Test number
    531559804053
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass110,617 miles (+21,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,617 miles
    Test number
    745018634093
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass88,844 miles (+20,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,844 miles
    Test number
    609976893580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wiper blade split

  10. Pass67,937 miles (+5,630)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,937 miles
    Test number
    162493142877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,307 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,307 miles
    Test number
    105753817944
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

Questions about 786 VS

What vehicle is registration 786 VS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 786 VS on a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 1 Sept 2016. 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 786 VS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 786 VS is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 786 VS?
The MOT on 786 VS is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 786 VS done?
786 VS was recorded at 197,663 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 20,531 miles a year.
Has 786 VS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 786 VS has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on 786 VS 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 786 VS find?
786 VS passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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