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Kia Sportage

Brown · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

973FMOT history

973F is a brown diesel Kia Sportage first used on 18 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 131,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

973F brown Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
131,869 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
973F
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
18 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

973F was last recorded at 131,869 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,864 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,869 miles
  • 2025 – 130,902 miles
  • 2024 – 128,578 miles
  • 2023 – 125,843 miles
  • 2022 – 116,530 miles
  • 2021 – 106,114 miles
  • 2020 – 95,336 miles
  • 2019 – 87,697 miles
  • 2018 – 80,316 miles
  • 2017 – 71,150 miles
  • 2016 – 63,536 miles
  • 2015 – 53,397 miles
  • 2014 – 39,212 miles
  • 2013 – 29,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,869 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear differential bushing excessively worn !Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement " rear bushing of lower control arm " (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside chassis rail corroded, not considered excessive at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including various braking and suspension components, not considered excessive at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,869 miles (+5)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    131,869 miles
    Test number
    811684297879
    • DangerousOffside Rear differential bushing excessively worn !
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement " rear bushing of lower control arm " (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside chassis rail corroded, not considered excessive at time of test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including various braking and suspension components, not considered excessive at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail131,864 miles (+962)4 dangerous7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,864 miles
    Test number
    975499167025
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick no brake pad friction material left ! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear differential bushing excessively worn !
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn " rear bushing of lower control arm " (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement " rear bushing of lower control arm " (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside chassis rail corroded, not considered excessive at time of test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including various braking and suspension components, not considered excessive at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,902 miles (+2,324)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    130,902 miles
    Test number
    155697146882
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And various suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass128,578 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,578 miles
    Test number
    636883438669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail128,577 miles (+2,734)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,577 miles
    Test number
    185812738094
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass125,843 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    125,843 miles
    Test number
    491953721023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail125,834 miles (+9,304)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,834 miles
    Test number
    159979541420
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60r17 (99h) (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass116,530 miles (+10,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,530 miles
    Test number
    388198233704
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass106,114 miles (+181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,114 miles
    Test number
    826587298418
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail105,933 miles (+10,597)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,933 miles
    Test number
    284275100838
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60r17 99h (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass95,336 miles (+7,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,336 miles
    Test number
    804497075811
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass87,697 miles (+7,381)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,697 miles
    Test number
    446364698864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,316 miles (+9,166)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,316 miles
    Test number
    729973639377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,150 miles (+7,614)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,150 miles
    Test number
    394676820696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,536 miles (+10,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,536 miles
    Test number
    158105335315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to o/side rear at the time of test

  16. Pass53,397 miles (+14,185)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,397 miles
    Test number
    557454636267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,212 miles (+9,717)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,212 miles
    Test number
    465570284261
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass29,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,495 miles
    Test number
    136105103334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 973F

What vehicle is registration 973F currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 973F on a brown diesel Kia Sportage first used on 18 Nov 2010. 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 973F currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 973F is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 973F?
The MOT on 973F is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 973F done?
973F was recorded at 131,869 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 7,949 miles a year.
Has 973F ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 973F has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 973F 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 973F find?
973F passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 5 advisories: offside rear differential bushing excessively worn !; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement " rear bushing of lower control arm ", and 3 more.

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