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White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc

KAS 161MOT history

KAS 161 is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 8 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 94,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

KAS 161 white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
94,169 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KAS 161
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
8 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KAS 161 was last recorded at 94,169 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 1,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2020: 59,725 miles, lower than 59,728 miles on 17 Jul 2020.

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
92,563 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,606 miles
Average per year
6,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,169 miles
  • 2025 – 92,563 miles
  • 2024 – 90,114 miles
  • 2022 – 80,854 miles
  • 2021 – 70,155 miles
  • 2020 – 59,725 miles
  • 2019 – 52,086 miles
  • 2018 – 41,876 miles
  • 2017 – 33,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,169 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    94,169 miles
    Test number
    297000109147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail94,169 miles (+1,606)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,169 miles
    Test number
    630943541027
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass92,563 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    92,563 miles
    Test number
    748621502588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,529 miles (+2,415)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,529 miles
    Test number
    701657582300
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass90,114 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,114 miles
    Test number
    485191946366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,093 miles (+9,239)4 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,093 miles
    Test number
    144955138774
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,854 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,854 miles
    Test number
    928294120643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail80,854 miles (+10,699)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,854 miles
    Test number
    859167863993
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass70,155 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,155 miles
    Test number
    392601045091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,154 miles (+548)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,154 miles
    Test number
    823751931405
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass69,606 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    69,606 miles
    Test number
    449228941638
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail69,606 miles (+9,881)1 dangerous2 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,606 miles
    Test number
    449663111447
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass59,725 miles (-3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    59,725 miles
    Test number
    298573438256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail59,728 miles (+7,642)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,728 miles
    Test number
    807831737707
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass52,086 miles (+10,210)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,086 miles
    Test number
    491235713948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass41,876 miles (+8,163)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    41,876 miles
    Test number
    801741075465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,713 miles
    Test number
    490809393461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KAS 161

What vehicle is registration KAS 161 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KAS 161 on a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 8 Apr 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KAS 161 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KAS 161 is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on KAS 161?
The MOT on KAS 161 is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KAS 161 done?
KAS 161 was recorded at 94,169 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 6,864 miles a year.
Has KAS 161 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KAS 161 has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on KAS 161 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on KAS 161 find?
KAS 161 passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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