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Orange · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

C8 CKAMOT history

C8 CKA is an orange diesel Kia Sportage first used on 10 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 114,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

C8 CKA orange Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
114,278 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 CKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 CKA was last recorded at 114,278 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 8,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
105,950 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,328 miles
Average per year
7,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,278 miles
  • 2025 – 105,950 miles
  • 2024 – 98,752 miles
  • 2023 – 91,119 miles
  • 2022 – 84,841 miles
  • 2021 – 76,883 miles
  • 2020 – 71,061 miles
  • 2019 – 64,026 miles
  • 2018 – 55,292 miles
  • 2017 – 46,800 miles
  • 2016 – 37,225 miles
  • 2015 – 28,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,278 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s/r trailing arm bush starting to become unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to become unbonded (5.3.4 (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 Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,278 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    114,278 miles
    Test number
    426504709690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s/r trailing arm bush starting to become unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to become unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail114,278 miles (+8,328)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,278 miles
    Test number
    547416676622
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s/r trailing arm bush starting to become unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to become unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    105,950 miles
    Test number
    831625804249
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail105,950 miles (+7,198)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,950 miles
    Test number
    299938970383
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass98,752 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    98,752 miles
    Test number
    322663188885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail98,752 miles (+7,633)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,752 miles
    Test number
    666903016089
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,119 miles (+6,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    91,119 miles
    Test number
    478119884444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Trailing arm bush split no movement (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  8. Pass84,841 miles (+7,958)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,841 miles
    Test number
    672402741632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,883 miles
    Test number
    517091044197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail76,883 miles (+5,822)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,883 miles
    Test number
    111969760235
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass71,061 miles (+7,035)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,061 miles
    Test number
    970678170531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,026 miles (+8,734)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,026 miles
    Test number
    537833812512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,292 miles (+8,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,292 miles
    Test number
    478333329660
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass46,800 miles (+9,575)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,800 miles
    Test number
    311729596218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,225 miles (+9,173)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,225 miles
    Test number
    350658834570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,052 miles
    Test number
    277777995428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 CKA

Does C8 CKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 CKA is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 CKA?
The MOT on C8 CKA is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 CKA done?
C8 CKA was recorded at 114,278 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 7,921 miles a year.
Has C8 CKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 CKA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 CKA 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 C8 CKA find?
C8 CKA passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to become unbonded; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to become unbonded.

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