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Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

J1 RBUMOT history

J1 RBU is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 23 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 109,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

J1 RBU blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,313 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
11,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J1 RBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
23 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J1 RBU was last recorded at 109,313 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 7,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
101,829 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,484 miles
Average per year
11,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,313 miles
  • 2025 – 101,829 miles
  • 2024 – 91,881 miles
  • 2023 – 78,239 miles
  • 2022 – 63,580 miles
  • 2021 – 48,794 miles
  • 2020 – 35,735 miles
  • 2019 – 25,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,313 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside handbrake low effortRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 8 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,313 miles (+7,484)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,313 miles
    Test number
    542016814555
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake low effort
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
  2. Pass101,829 miles (+9,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,829 miles
    Test number
    962069021001
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake low effort
  3. Pass91,881 miles (+13,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,881 miles
    Test number
    364160247306
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass78,239 miles (+14,659)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,239 miles
    Test number
    171861636694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,580 miles (+14,786)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    63,580 miles
    Test number
    216574551655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass48,794 miles (+13,059)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,794 miles
    Test number
    191249855123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,735 miles (+9,986)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,735 miles
    Test number
    872687139535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    25,749 miles
    Test number
    827882276679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J1 RBU

Does J1 RBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J1 RBU is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J1 RBU?
The MOT on J1 RBU is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J1 RBU done?
J1 RBU was recorded at 109,313 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 11,951 miles a year.
Has J1 RBU ever failed its MOT?
No. J1 RBU has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on J1 RBU 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 J1 RBU find?
J1 RBU passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside handbrake low effort; handbrake travel.

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