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Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,685 cc

973 TOOMOT history

973 TOO is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 21 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 119,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

973 TOO silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,361 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
973 TOO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
21 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

973 TOO was last recorded at 119,361 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 7,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,741 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,620 miles
Average per year
11,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,361 miles
  • 2025 – 111,741 miles
  • 2024 – 103,407 miles
  • 2023 – 93,430 miles
  • 2022 – 81,744 miles
  • 2021 – 70,869 miles
  • 2020 – 58,744 miles
  • 2019 – 39,297 miles
  • 2018 – 23,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,361 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 17 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,361 miles (+7,620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,361 miles
    Test number
    795814495817
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass111,741 miles (+8,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    111,741 miles
    Test number
    306070385565
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,407 miles (+9,977)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    103,407 miles
    Test number
    735788316341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,430 miles
    Test number
    164970784169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail93,430 miles (+11,686)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,430 miles
    Test number
    271151449523
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass81,744 miles (+10,875)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,744 miles
    Test number
    361549477501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,869 miles (+12,125)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,869 miles
    Test number
    871942152896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass58,744 miles (+19,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,744 miles
    Test number
    462380979259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass39,297 miles (+16,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,297 miles
    Test number
    707206031152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass23,168 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    23,168 miles
    Test number
    684863977044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about 973 TOO

What vehicle is registration 973 TOO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 973 TOO on a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 21 Apr 2015. 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 973 TOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 973 TOO is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 973 TOO?
The MOT on 973 TOO is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 973 TOO done?
973 TOO was recorded at 119,361 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 11,319 miles a year.
Has 973 TOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 973 TOO has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on 973 TOO 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 973 TOO find?
973 TOO passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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