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Orange · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

K31 PKSMOT history

K31 PKS is an orange diesel Kia Sportage first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 112,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

K31 PKS orange Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2025
Mileage
112,370 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 PKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K31 PKS was last recorded at 112,370 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 20,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,845 miles · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
20,525 miles
Average per year
7,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,370 miles
  • 2024 – 91,845 miles
  • 2023 – 84,932 miles
  • 2022 – 77,780 miles
  • 2021 – 69,643 miles
  • 2020 – 64,839 miles
  • 2019 – 57,540 miles
  • 2018 – 48,639 miles
  • 2017 – 40,484 miles
  • 2016 – 32,686 miles
  • 2015 – 27,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,370 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,370 miles (+20,525)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    112,370 miles
    Test number
    5916398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,845 miles (+6,913)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,845 miles
    Test number
    3021266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,932 miles (+7,152)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,932 miles
    Test number
    399935842134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,780 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,780 miles
    Test number
    991212009281
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Fail77,780 miles (+8,137)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,780 miles
    Test number
    360515896364
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass69,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,643 miles
    Test number
    648597969937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,641 miles (+4,802)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,641 miles
    Test number
    348568058009
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass64,839 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,839 miles
    Test number
    555152515828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,826 miles (+7,286)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,826 miles
    Test number
    427812547916
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass57,540 miles (+8,901)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,540 miles
    Test number
    534348073133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,639 miles (+8,155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,639 miles
    Test number
    497186340352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass40,484 miles (+7,798)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,484 miles
    Test number
    995176783960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,686 miles (+5,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,686 miles
    Test number
    861672885559
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to nsr and osr seats
  14. Pass27,015 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,015 miles
    Test number
    199370775071
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about K31 PKS

Does K31 PKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K31 PKS expired on 11 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K31 PKS?
The MOT on K31 PKS expired on 11 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K31 PKS done?
K31 PKS was recorded at 112,370 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 7,412 miles a year.
Has K31 PKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 PKS has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K31 PKS 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 K31 PKS find?
K31 PKS failed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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