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Blue · Diesel · 2019 · 1,598 cc

NS 2973MOT history

NS 2973 is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 5 Sept 2019. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 64,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

NS 2973 blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
64,385 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NS 2973
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
5 Sept 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NS 2973 was last recorded at 64,385 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 14,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,279 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
14,106 miles
Average per year
10,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,385 miles
  • 2025 – 50,279 miles
  • 2024 – 41,075 miles
  • 2023 – 33,233 miles
  • 2022 – 27,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,385 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

6 tests since 25 Aug 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,385 miles (+14,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    64,385 miles
    Test number
    252626420825
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass50,279 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    50,279 miles
    Test number
    722165078783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail50,273 miles (+9,198)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,273 miles
    Test number
    828337194177
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass41,075 miles (+7,842)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    41,075 miles
    Test number
    793484174289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,233 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    33,233 miles
    Test number
    350076494938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,301 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    27,301 miles
    Test number
    709702585560
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres badly feathered at inner edge
    • AdvisoryNear side rear brake disc getting pitted and scored

Questions about NS 2973

What vehicle is registration NS 2973 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NS 2973 on a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 5 Sept 2019. 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 NS 2973 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NS 2973 is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on NS 2973?
The MOT on NS 2973 is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NS 2973 done?
NS 2973 was recorded at 64,385 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 10,590 miles a year.
Has NS 2973 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NS 2973 has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on NS 2973 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 NS 2973 find?
NS 2973 passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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