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White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,591 cc

F3 MLJMOT history

F3 MLJ is a white petrol Kia Sportage first used on 12 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 82,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

F3 MLJ white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
82,276 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 MLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
12 Aug 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 MLJ was last recorded at 82,276 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 6,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,195 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,081 miles
Average per year
7,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,276 miles
  • 2025 – 76,195 miles
  • 2024 – 69,192 miles
  • 2023 – 58,836 miles
  • 2022 – 49,746 miles
  • 2021 – 41,702 miles
  • 2020 – 37,737 miles
  • 2019 – 29,291 miles
  • 2018 – 21,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,276 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 2 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,276 miles (+6,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    82,276 miles
    Test number
    592081173826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass76,195 miles (+7,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,195 miles
    Test number
    739003753768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass69,192 miles (+10,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    69,192 miles
    Test number
    142400693461
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass58,836 miles (+9,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    58,836 miles
    Test number
    717369574014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass49,746 miles (+8,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    49,746 miles
    Test number
    132950910394
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs getting pitted on inner face
  6. Pass41,702 miles (+3,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    41,702 miles
    Test number
    818572539989
    • AdvisoryNear side rear shocker bush starting to seperate
  7. Pass37,737 miles (+8,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    37,737 miles
    Test number
    666619137780
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides -Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass29,291 miles (+8,053)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    29,291 miles
    Test number
    223427937845
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass21,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    21,238 miles
    Test number
    390730102517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail21,238 miles1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,238 miles
    Test number
    711827980058
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about F3 MLJ

Does F3 MLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 MLJ is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 MLJ?
The MOT on F3 MLJ is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 MLJ done?
F3 MLJ was recorded at 82,276 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 7,580 miles a year.
Has F3 MLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 MLJ has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on F3 MLJ 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 F3 MLJ find?
F3 MLJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres.

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