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Brown · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

C6 ARTMOT history

C6 ART is a brown diesel Kia Sportage first used on 29 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 112,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

C6 ART brown Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
112,427 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 ART
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 ART was last recorded at 112,427 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 2,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,941 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,486 miles
Average per year
7,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,427 miles
  • 2025 – 109,941 miles
  • 2024 – 106,852 miles
  • 2023 – 103,292 miles
  • 2022 – 100,197 miles
  • 2021 – 97,176 miles
  • 2020 – 95,622 miles
  • 2019 – 86,020 miles
  • 2018 – 73,265 miles
  • 2016 – 47,442 miles
  • 2015 – 33,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,427 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and perishing in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and perishing in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and perishing in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,427 miles (+2,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    112,427 miles
    Test number
    593466053643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,941 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,941 miles
    Test number
    539290178211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail109,939 miles (+3,087)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,939 miles
    Test number
    126968962885
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) play in the steering rack

  4. Pass106,852 miles (+3,560)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,852 miles
    Test number
    613107164513
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass103,292 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,292 miles
    Test number
    835871393812
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail103,288 miles (+3,091)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,288 miles
    Test number
    650442702965
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass100,197 miles (+3,021)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,197 miles
    Test number
    705879896016
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass97,176 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,176 miles
    Test number
    679649306828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail97,170 miles (+1,548)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,170 miles
    Test number
    734826813954
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass95,622 miles (+9,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,622 miles
    Test number
    740748278117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass86,020 miles (+12,755)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,020 miles
    Test number
    182283193607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,265 miles (+25,823)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,265 miles
    Test number
    591026590195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,442 miles (+13,909)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,442 miles
    Test number
    297290061921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,533 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,533 miles
    Test number
    353289764072
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted,obscuring some items.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInternal head lamp adjuster set to zero prior to testing.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to testing.

Questions about C6 ART

Does C6 ART currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 ART is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 ART?
The MOT on C6 ART is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 ART done?
C6 ART was recorded at 112,427 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 7,312 miles a year.
Has C6 ART ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 ART has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on C6 ART 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 C6 ART find?
C6 ART passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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