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Orange · Petrol · 2012 · 1,998 cc

K23 ORRMOT history

K23 ORR is an orange petrol Kia Sportage first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 109,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

K23 ORR orange Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
109,137 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 ORR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 ORR was last recorded at 109,137 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 4,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,271 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,866 miles
Average per year
8,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,137 miles
  • 2025 – 104,271 miles
  • 2024 – 98,897 miles
  • 2023 – 92,377 miles
  • 2022 – 84,695 miles
  • 2021 – 72,677 miles
  • 2020 – 62,086 miles
  • 2019 – 48,620 miles
  • 2018 – 40,345 miles
  • 2017 – 32,636 miles
  • 2016 – 22,130 miles
  • 2015 – 12,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,137 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear axle oil leak noted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to show inner edge wear
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs showing wear
  • AdvisoryN/s/r brake bind close to limit
  • AdvisoryN/s/r brake disc poor showing signs of overheating & brake pads worn to limit ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR ASAP
  • AdvisoryVarious suspension components inc rear subframe showing corrosion

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,137 miles (+4,866)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    109,137 miles
    Test number
    469855540798
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear axle oil leak noted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to show inner edge wear
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs showing wear
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake bind close to limit
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake disc poor showing signs of overheating & brake pads worn to limit ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR ASAP
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components inc rear subframe showing corrosion
  2. Pass104,271 miles (+5,374)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,271 miles
    Test number
    114696358751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,897 miles (+6,520)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    98,897 miles
    Test number
    156185736950
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside And Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside And Offside Rear Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass92,377 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,377 miles
    Test number
    151408871904
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Fail92,376 miles (+14)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,376 miles
    Test number
    939314602421
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Fail92,362 miles (+7,667)2 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,362 miles
    Test number
    768478005399
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bushes [o/s and n/s] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge [close to ply] measured in centre tread at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
  7. Pass84,695 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,695 miles
    Test number
    567240010935
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Fail84,695 miles (+12,018)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,695 miles
    Test number
    149096350140
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass72,677 miles (+10,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,677 miles
    Test number
    799996981799
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass62,086 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,086 miles
    Test number
    543907929125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,880 miles (+13,260)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    61,880 miles
    Test number
    363430835087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,620 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,620 miles
    Test number
    325365321532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,569 miles (+7,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2020
    Odometer
    47,569 miles
    Test number
    217087960411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  14. Pass40,345 miles (+7,709)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    40,345 miles
    Test number
    696969620191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,636 miles
    Test number
    815041296833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,636 miles (+10,506)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,636 miles
    Test number
    749788672822
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  17. Pass22,130 miles (+9,722)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,130 miles
    Test number
    179899616428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    12,408 miles
    Test number
    856764185020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K23 ORR

Does K23 ORR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 ORR is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K23 ORR?
The MOT on K23 ORR is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K23 ORR done?
K23 ORR was recorded at 109,137 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 8,414 miles a year.
Has K23 ORR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 ORR has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on K23 ORR 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 K23 ORR find?
K23 ORR passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 9 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle oil leak noted; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 6 more.

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