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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc

N111 KCXMOT history

N111 KCX is a black petrol Kia Sportage first used on 25 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 95,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

N111 KCX black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
95,618 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N111 KCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N111 KCX was last recorded at 95,618 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 7,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,904 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,714 miles
Average per year
7,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,618 miles
  • 2024 – 87,904 miles
  • 2023 – 81,095 miles
  • 2022 – 73,934 miles
  • 2021 – 64,230 miles
  • 2020 – 56,484 miles
  • 2019 – 49,064 miles
  • 2018 – 40,592 miles
  • 2017 – 31,759 miles
  • 2016 – 24,371 miles
  • 2015 – 16,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,618 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,618 miles
    Test number
    940449264790
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail95,618 miles (+7,714)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,618 miles
    Test number
    430569955572
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass87,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,904 miles
    Test number
    322992953365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,904 miles (+6,809)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,904 miles
    Test number
    716095224163
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass81,095 miles1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,095 miles
    Test number
    626554583062
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail81,095 miles (+7,161)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,095 miles
    Test number
    880093790699
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass73,934 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,934 miles
    Test number
    258972236077
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi/backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail73,934 miles (+9,704)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,934 miles
    Test number
    548240772007
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi/backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  9. Pass64,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,230 miles
    Test number
    286745074041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,230 miles (+7,746)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,230 miles
    Test number
    859491127961
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass56,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,484 miles
    Test number
    982070040174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,484 miles (+7,420)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,484 miles
    Test number
    705048438113
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass49,064 miles (+8,472)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,064 miles
    Test number
    695461014497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass40,592 miles (+8,833)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,592 miles
    Test number
    398579638198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))

  15. Pass31,759 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,759 miles
    Test number
    165428717762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail31,759 miles (+7,388)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,759 miles
    Test number
    286394039930
    • 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)

  17. Pass24,371 miles (+7,848)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    24,371 miles
    Test number
    491022348478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    16,523 miles
    Test number
    905942155488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N111 KCX

Does N111 KCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N111 KCX is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on N111 KCX?
The MOT on N111 KCX is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N111 KCX done?
N111 KCX was recorded at 95,618 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 7,915 miles a year.
Has N111 KCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N111 KCX has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on N111 KCX 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 KCX find?
N111 KCX passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge.

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