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Kia Sportage

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

F9 RMEMOT history

F9 RME is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 1 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 143,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

F9 RME white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
143,029 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F9 RME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F9 RME was last recorded at 143,029 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 7,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,773 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,256 miles
Average per year
10,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,029 miles
  • 2025 – 135,773 miles
  • 2024 – 133,595 miles
  • 2023 – 128,284 miles
  • 2022 – 124,334 miles
  • 2021 – 114,168 miles
  • 2020 – 104,974 miles
  • 2019 – 87,423 miles
  • 2018 – 67,316 miles
  • 2017 – 47,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,029 miles
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion visible on some suspension components

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offsise rear brakeslightly binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,029 miles (+7,256)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    143,029 miles
    Test number
    812914263990
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion visible on some suspension components
  2. Pass135,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    135,773 miles
    Test number
    154211586184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail135,773 miles (+2,178)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,773 miles
    Test number
    801445560012
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner edge of tread slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner edge of tread worn smooth
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring warning light on
  4. Pass133,595 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    133,595 miles
    Test number
    794768975095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffsise rear brakeslightly binding
  5. Fail133,593 miles (+5,309)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,593 miles
    Test number
    654232813620
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffsise rear brakeslightly binding
  6. Pass128,284 miles (+3,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    128,284 miles
    Test number
    646606384056
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass124,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    124,334 miles
    Test number
    674045589103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,334 miles (+445)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,334 miles
    Test number
    148405825441
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  9. Pass123,889 miles (+9,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,889 miles
    Test number
    558232002313
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Pass114,168 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,168 miles
    Test number
    110224559502
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
  11. Fail114,168 miles (+9,194)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,168 miles
    Test number
    830977843690
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass104,974 miles (+17,551)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    104,974 miles
    Test number
    701059416762
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  13. Pass87,423 miles (+20,107)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,423 miles
    Test number
    372692539439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 2355518 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view at start of test
  14. Pass67,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,316 miles
    Test number
    296791074773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,316 miles (+19,691)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,316 miles
    Test number
    720585684731
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Wiper blade aero foil damaged
  16. Pass47,625 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    47,625 miles
    Test number
    595973348313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.39mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.19mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.19mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Fail47,625 miles1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,625 miles
    Test number
    671003307588
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.53mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.39mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.19mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.19mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about F9 RME

Does F9 RME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F9 RME is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on F9 RME?
The MOT on F9 RME is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F9 RME done?
F9 RME was recorded at 143,029 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 10,362 miles a year.
Has F9 RME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F9 RME has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on F9 RME 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 F9 RME find?
F9 RME passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; corrosion visible on some suspension components.

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