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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc

N111 KBOMOT history

N111 KBO is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 27 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 136,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

N111 KBO black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
136,103 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N111 KBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N111 KBO was last recorded at 136,103 miles on 15 May 2026, 13,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,455 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
13,648 miles
Average per year
11,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,103 miles
  • 2025 – 122,455 miles
  • 2024 – 104,482 miles
  • 2023 – 95,240 miles
  • 2022 – 87,135 miles
  • 2021 – 79,040 miles
  • 2020 – 72,549 miles
  • 2019 – 62,437 miles
  • 2018 – 48,860 miles
  • 2017 – 36,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,103 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,103 miles (+13,648)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    136,103 miles
    Test number
    679370519607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,455 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    122,455 miles
    Test number
    263600938700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail122,454 miles (+17,972)4 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,454 miles
    Test number
    997605354985
    • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass104,482 miles (+9,242)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    104,482 miles
    Test number
    647081554062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,240 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    95,240 miles
    Test number
    948342750912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail95,240 miles (+8,105)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,240 miles
    Test number
    775594228922
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass87,135 miles (+8,095)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    87,135 miles
    Test number
    445287208653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    79,040 miles
    Test number
    394595349047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,040 miles (+6,491)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,040 miles
    Test number
    707231988656
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp on

  10. Pass72,549 miles (+10,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,549 miles
    Test number
    364874287265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass62,437 miles (+13,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,437 miles
    Test number
    392617191108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass48,860 miles (+12,045)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    48,860 miles
    Test number
    781211392721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,815 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,815 miles
    Test number
    701655547932
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail36,815 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,815 miles
    Test number
    723097471242
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Questions about N111 KBO

Does N111 KBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N111 KBO is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on N111 KBO?
The MOT on N111 KBO is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N111 KBO done?
N111 KBO was recorded at 136,103 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 11,458 miles a year.
Has N111 KBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N111 KBO has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on N111 KBO 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 N111 KBO find?
N111 KBO passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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