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Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

K18 VARMOT history

K18 VAR is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 21 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 135,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

K18 VAR blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
135,480 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 VAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 VAR was last recorded at 135,480 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,472 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
9,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,480 miles
  • 2024 – 121,710 miles
  • 2023 – 108,722 miles
  • 2022 – 94,808 miles
  • 2021 – 86,084 miles
  • 2020 – 81,612 miles
  • 2019 – 75,955 miles
  • 2018 – 64,542 miles
  • 2017 – 53,731 miles
  • 2016 – 41,099 miles
  • 2015 – 30,902 miles
  • 2014 – 24,796 miles
  • 2013 – 18,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,480 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,480 miles (+8)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    135,480 miles
    Test number
    456038693057
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective

  2. Fail135,472 miles (+13,762)1 dangerous1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,472 miles
    Test number
    331477584648
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective

  3. Pass121,710 miles (+12,988)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,710 miles
    Test number
    555095338591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,722 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    108,722 miles
    Test number
    200732909754
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail108,688 miles (+13,880)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,688 miles
    Test number
    364358550629
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass94,808 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,808 miles
    Test number
    756524112001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,804 miles (+8,720)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,804 miles
    Test number
    167069830477
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,084 miles
    Test number
    519938709436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,084 miles (+4,472)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,084 miles
    Test number
    444822249696
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass81,612 miles (+5,657)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,612 miles
    Test number
    451616088221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,955 miles (+11,413)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,955 miles
    Test number
    659825159163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,542 miles (+10,811)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,542 miles
    Test number
    601262054165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass53,731 miles (+12,632)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,731 miles
    Test number
    428602243038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,099 miles (+10,197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    41,099 miles
    Test number
    650572629420
    • AdvisoryAdvice that both rear tyres are perished.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass30,902 miles (+6,106)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    30,902 miles
    Test number
    798623689392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,796 miles (+6,027)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    24,796 miles
    Test number
    485039124442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    18,769 miles
    Test number
    885537333313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 VAR

Does K18 VAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 VAR is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K18 VAR?
The MOT on K18 VAR is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 VAR done?
K18 VAR was recorded at 135,480 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 9,706 miles a year.
Has K18 VAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 VAR has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on K18 VAR 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 K18 VAR find?
K18 VAR passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 2 more.

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