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Kia Sportage

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,591 cc

97TMOT history

97T is a white petrol Kia Sportage first used on 28 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 71,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

97T white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
71,510 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
97T
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

97T was last recorded at 71,510 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 4,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,265 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,245 miles
Average per year
4,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,510 miles
  • 2024 – 67,265 miles
  • 2023 – 60,052 miles
  • 2021 – 56,467 miles
  • 2020 – 51,106 miles
  • 2019 – 45,321 miles
  • 2018 – 38,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,510 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear pads appear low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,510 miles (+4,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    71,510 miles
    Test number
    673143042336
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass67,265 miles (+3,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    67,265 miles
    Test number
    288401572214
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass63,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    63,922 miles
    Test number
    616880592520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail63,922 miles (+3,870)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,922 miles
    Test number
    489612578051
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass60,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    60,052 miles
    Test number
    593710432026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,050 miles (+3,583)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,050 miles
    Test number
    989335606155
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass56,467 miles (+5,361)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    56,467 miles
    Test number
    880175634578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s headlamp
  8. Pass51,106 miles (+5,785)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    51,106 miles
    Test number
    152725622066
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass45,321 miles (+6,504)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,321 miles
    Test number
    853179434653
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear pads appear low
    • AdvisoryOil light
  10. Pass38,817 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    38,817 miles
    Test number
    188312858244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear pads appear low
  11. Fail38,817 miles2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,817 miles
    Test number
    273523705961
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear pads appear low

Questions about 97T

What vehicle is registration 97T currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 97T on a white petrol Kia Sportage first used on 28 Jan 2013. 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 97T currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 97T is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 97T?
The MOT on 97T is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 97T done?
97T was recorded at 71,510 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 4,685 miles a year.
Has 97T ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 97T has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on 97T 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 97T find?
97T passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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