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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

K8 CREMOT history

K8 CRE is a silver petrol Kia Sportage first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 33,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2025
Mileage
33,757 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 CRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 CRE was last recorded at 33,757 miles on 29 Jul 2024, 878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,879 miles · 31 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
878 miles
Average per year
1,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 33,757 miles
  • 2023 – 32,879 miles
  • 2022 – 31,753 miles
  • 2021 – 30,333 miles
  • 2020 – 28,476 miles
  • 2019 – 27,872 miles
  • 2018 – 27,200 miles
  • 2017 – 26,669 miles
  • 2016 – 25,791 miles
  • 2015 – 24,516 miles
  • 2014 – 23,008 miles
  • 2013 – 19,394 miles
  • 2012 – 15,905 miles
  • 2011 – 15,816 miles
  • 2010 – 14,042 miles
  • 2008 – 13,669 miles
  • 2007 – 12,050 miles
  • 2006 – 11,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,757 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe + heavy corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components have heavy corrosion. rear chassis sections have heavy 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front exhaust mount missing, exhaust is supported and secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside front brake flexible hose metal ferrule has corrosion not considered to be excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside front flexy hose metal pipe has corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,757 miles (+878)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    33,757 miles
    Test number
    967550397159
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe + heavy corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components have heavy corrosion. rear chassis sections have heavy corrosion

  2. Pass32,879 miles (+1,126)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    32,879 miles
    Test number
    714116747994
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear suspension components have general corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s chassis has general corrosion

  3. Pass31,753 miles (+1,420)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    31,753 miles
    Test number
    409563500989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

  4. Pass30,333 miles (+1,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    30,333 miles
    Test number
    636270524991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusted (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass28,476 miles (+604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    28,476 miles
    Test number
    864500768646
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low 3.7-3.0mm measured
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components have corrosion

  6. Pass27,872 miles (+672)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    27,872 miles
    Test number
    832811212097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCant clearly see front to rear rigid brake pipes to fully inspect [above fuel tank]
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension and brake components have general surface corrosion [underseal applied]

  7. Pass27,200 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    27,200 miles
    Test number
    683551145639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount missing, exhaust is supported and secure
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake flexible hose metal ferrule has corrosion not considered to be excessive

  8. Fail27,200 miles (+531)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,200 miles
    Test number
    348419189212
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount missing, exhaust is supported and secure
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake flexible hose metal ferrule has corrosion not considered to be excessive

  9. Pass26,669 miles (+878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    26,669 miles
    Test number
    533236194079
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside front flexy hose has corrosion to metal parts

  10. Pass25,791 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    25,791 miles
    Test number
    334102896983
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front flexy hose metal pipe has corrosion

  11. Fail25,762 miles (+1,246)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,762 miles
    Test number
    559896860747
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front flexy hose metal pipe has corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section has heavy corrosion

  12. Pass24,516 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    24,516 miles
    Test number
    509375515237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,008 miles (+69)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    23,008 miles
    Test number
    399426504459
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust sections have corrosion
    • NoteOffside front seatbelt has slight damage

  14. Fail22,939 miles (+3,545)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,939 miles
    Test number
    358977094187
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust sections have corrosion
    • NoteOffside front seatbelt has slight damage

  15. Pass19,394 miles (+3,489)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    19,394 miles
    Test number
    247923313248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

  16. Pass15,905 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    15,905 miles
    Test number
    157195002275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    15,816 miles
    Test number
    809186311243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail15,816 miles (+1,774)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,816 miles
    Test number
    818086411258
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass14,042 miles (+373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    14,042 miles
    Test number
    742017600296
    • NoteUnable to ffully inspect underside of vehicle, plastic covers fitted

  20. Pass13,669 miles (+1,619)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    13,669 miles
    Test number
    304820698457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,050 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    12,050 miles
    Test number
    662586997224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,030 miles
    Test number
    614460696217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 CRE

Does K8 CRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 CRE expired on 14 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 CRE?
The MOT on K8 CRE expired on 14 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 CRE done?
K8 CRE was recorded at 33,757 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2024, an average of 1,278 miles a year.
Has K8 CRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 CRE has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on K8 CRE 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 K8 CRE find?
K8 CRE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2024 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe + heavy corrosion; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose, and 5 more.

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