
Kia Sportage
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
Pass104,271 miles (+5,374)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 104,271 miles
- Test number
- 114696358751
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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))
Pass62,086 miles (+206)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 62,086 miles
- Test number
- 543907929125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,880 miles (+13,260)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 61,880 miles
- Test number
- 363430835087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,620 miles (+1,051)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 48,620 miles
- Test number
- 325365321532
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,569 miles (+7,224)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2020
- Odometer
- 47,569 miles
- Test number
- 217087960411
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Pass40,345 miles (+7,709)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 40,345 miles
- Test number
- 696969620191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,636 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 32,636 miles
- Test number
- 815041296833
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass22,130 miles (+9,722)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 22,130 miles
- Test number
- 179899616428
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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