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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,685 cc

J9 FCSMOT history

J9 FCS is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 7 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 96,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

J9 FCS silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,147 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 FCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 FCS was last recorded at 96,147 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,143 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,147 miles
  • 2024 – 86,238 miles
  • 2023 – 77,029 miles
  • 2022 – 70,285 miles
  • 2021 – 62,391 miles
  • 2020 – 53,247 miles
  • 2019 – 44,483 miles
  • 2018 – 39,431 miles
  • 2017 – 33,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,147 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,147 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,147 miles
    Test number
    283231750016
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail96,143 miles (+9,905)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,143 miles
    Test number
    586280763719
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass86,238 miles (+9,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,238 miles
    Test number
    302451841974
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass77,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,029 miles
    Test number
    403005849777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail77,026 miles (+6,741)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,026 miles
    Test number
    891250616600
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass70,285 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,285 miles
    Test number
    780617294677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,282 miles (+7,891)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,282 miles
    Test number
    229922984474
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass62,391 miles (+9,144)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,391 miles
    Test number
    217712247623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,247 miles (+8,764)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,247 miles
    Test number
    743537872820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,483 miles (+5,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,483 miles
    Test number
    225740540625
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass39,431 miles (+5,856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,431 miles
    Test number
    143022277637
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass33,575 miles (+7,431)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    33,575 miles
    Test number
    980929240416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,144 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    26,144 miles
    Test number
    162290865030
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about J9 FCS

Does J9 FCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 FCS is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J9 FCS?
The MOT on J9 FCS is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 FCS done?
J9 FCS was recorded at 96,147 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 7,983 miles a year.
Has J9 FCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 FCS has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 FCS 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 J9 FCS find?
J9 FCS passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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