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Black · Petrol · 2020 · 1,591 cc

C8 SMJMOT history

C8 SMJ is a black petrol Kia Sportage first used on 18 Mar 2020. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 38,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

C8 SMJ black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
38,831 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 SMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2020
First used
18 Mar 2020
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 SMJ was last recorded at 38,831 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,715 miles · 13 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
116 miles
Average per year
6,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,831 miles
  • 2025 – 31,357 miles
  • 2024 – 24,903 miles
  • 2023 – 18,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,831 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 8 Mar 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,831 miles (+116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    38,831 miles
    Test number
    873346644409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail38,715 miles (+7,358)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,715 miles
    Test number
    535489766324
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass31,357 miles (+6,454)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    31,357 miles
    Test number
    476273703559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass24,903 miles (+6,632)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    24,903 miles
    Test number
    116837161613
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass18,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    18,271 miles
    Test number
    864608136321
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides slight wear + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about C8 SMJ

Does C8 SMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 SMJ is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 SMJ?
The MOT on C8 SMJ is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 SMJ done?
C8 SMJ was recorded at 38,831 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 6,778 miles a year.
Has C8 SMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 SMJ has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 SMJ 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 SMJ find?
C8 SMJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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