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Red · Diesel · 2019 · 1,598 cc

K40 KDMMOT history

K40 KDM is a red diesel Kia Sportage first used on 1 Jul 2019. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 37,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

K40 KDM red Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
37,505 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 KDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
1 Jul 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 KDM was last recorded at 37,505 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Feb 2026: 37,503 miles, lower than 38,723 miles on 1 Mar 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
37,503 miles · 25 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,505 miles
  • 2025 – 38,723 miles
  • 2023 – 26,830 miles
  • 2022 – 20,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,505 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 25 Jun 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,505 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    37,505 miles
    Test number
    296764979717
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail37,503 miles (-1,220)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,503 miles
    Test number
    585890159400
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass38,723 miles (+11,893)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    38,723 miles
    Test number
    193568232861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,830 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    26,830 miles
    Test number
    641118814385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail26,693 miles (+6,011)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,693 miles
    Test number
    945629210095
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  6. Pass20,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    20,682 miles
    Test number
    270909627349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 KDM

Does K40 KDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 KDM is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 KDM?
The MOT on K40 KDM is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 KDM done?
K40 KDM was recorded at 37,505 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 4,575 miles a year.
Has K40 KDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 KDM has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 KDM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K40 KDM find?
K40 KDM passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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