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Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

M88 GRUMOT history

M88 GRU is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 86,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

M88 GRU silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,217 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M88 GRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M88 GRU was last recorded at 86,217 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 10,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,039 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,178 miles
Average per year
8,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,217 miles
  • 2025 – 76,039 miles
  • 2024 – 65,302 miles
  • 2023 – 55,108 miles
  • 2022 – 46,366 miles
  • 2021 – 40,105 miles
  • 2020 – 35,517 miles
  • 2019 – 28,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,217 miles
  • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to zero on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to zero on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front washer has weak action
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tread
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 12 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,217 miles (+10,178)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,217 miles
    Test number
    218232055253
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to zero on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to zero on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front washer has weak action
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tread
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  2. Pass76,039 miles (+10,737)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    76,039 miles
    Test number
    357925293843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    65,302 miles
    Test number
    533009025098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,302 miles (+10,194)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,302 miles
    Test number
    853448288400
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass55,108 miles (+8,742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    55,108 miles
    Test number
    190817604165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass46,366 miles (+6,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,366 miles
    Test number
    397989576007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear rear pads wearing low.
  7. Pass40,105 miles (+4,588)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,105 miles
    Test number
    884550481810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,517 miles (+7,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    35,517 miles
    Test number
    144584955524
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass28,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,270 miles
    Test number
    525155588334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M88 GRU

Does M88 GRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M88 GRU is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M88 GRU?
The MOT on M88 GRU is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M88 GRU done?
M88 GRU was recorded at 86,217 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 8,207 miles a year.
Has M88 GRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M88 GRU has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on M88 GRU 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 M88 GRU find?
M88 GRU passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: driver's view items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to zero on both shoulders; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 4 more.

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