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Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

C8 KNLMOT history

C8 KNL is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 20 Aug 2014. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 131,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

C8 KNL silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
131,214 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 KNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
20 Aug 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 KNL was last recorded at 131,214 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 3,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,561 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,653 miles
Average per year
7,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,214 miles
  • 2025 – 127,561 miles
  • 2024 – 123,822 miles
  • 2023 – 118,752 miles
  • 2022 – 113,697 miles
  • 2020 – 108,734 miles
  • 2019 – 102,964 miles
  • 2018 – 88,094 miles
  • 2017 – 66,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,214 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,214 miles (+3,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    131,214 miles
    Test number
    169343193399
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass127,561 miles (+3,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    127,561 miles
    Test number
    730004146425
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass123,822 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    123,822 miles
    Test number
    613712484552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail123,822 miles (+5,070)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,822 miles
    Test number
    712191385799
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass118,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    118,752 miles
    Test number
    232054941208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail118,752 miles (+5,055)1 major4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,752 miles
    Test number
    118427628711
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass113,697 miles (+4,963)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,697 miles
    Test number
    194353732629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass108,734 miles (+5,770)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,734 miles
    Test number
    988285797393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass102,964 miles (+14,870)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,964 miles
    Test number
    322382822075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,094 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,094 miles
    Test number
    540300488471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,093 miles (+22,054)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,093 miles
    Test number
    194522058354
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass66,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,039 miles
    Test number
    190120458976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 KNL

Does C8 KNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 KNL is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 KNL?
The MOT on C8 KNL is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 KNL done?
C8 KNL was recorded at 131,214 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 7,381 miles a year.
Has C8 KNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 KNL has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 KNL 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 KNL find?
C8 KNL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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