Kia Sportage
Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,656 cc
R16 AMWMOT history
R16 AMW is a blue petrol Kia Sportage first used on 31 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,477 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 126,477 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,456 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 AMW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,656 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 31 Oct 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 AMW was last recorded at 126,477 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 3,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 123,064 miles · 5 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,413 miles
- Average per year
- 7,456 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 126,477 miles
- 2024 – 123,064 miles
- 2023 – 120,404 miles
- 2022 – 119,039 miles
- 2021 – 117,406 miles
- 2020 – 116,419 miles
- 2019 – 110,265 miles
- 2018 – 101,358 miles
- 2017 – 90,166 miles
- 2016 – 81,614 miles
- 2015 – 71,276 miles
- 2014 – 57,921 miles
- 2013 – 49,252 miles
- 2012 – 37,511 miles
- 2011 – 24,642 miles
- 2010 – 13,608 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,477 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear diff leaking oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Slight leak from front exhaust flexible pipe
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Slight exhaust leak from front flexible pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 19 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,477 miles (+3,413)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 126,477 miles
- Test number
- 623345951633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,064 miles (+2,660)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 123,064 miles
- Test number
- 628847441608
- AdvisoryFront Discs rusty
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass120,404 miles (+1,365)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 120,404 miles
- Test number
- 979845200868
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySlight leak from front exhaust flexible pipe
Pass119,039 miles (+1,633)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 119,039 miles
- Test number
- 634029545750
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake discs rusty
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
- AdvisorySlight exhaust leak from front flexible pipe
Pass117,406 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 117,406 miles
- Test number
- 539574419557
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc rusty
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
- AdvisorySlight exhaust leak from front flexible pipe
Fail117,406 miles (+987)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,406 miles
- Test number
- 475470142464
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc rusty
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
- AdvisorySlight exhaust leak from front flexible pipe
Pass116,419 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 116,419 miles
- Test number
- 805148345372
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
- AdvisorySlight leak from front exhaust flexible pipe
Fail116,419 miles (+6,154)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,419 miles
- Test number
- 716081622104
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
- AdvisorySlight leak from front exhaust flexible pipe
Pass110,265 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 110,265 miles
- Test number
- 142324273677
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISORY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail110,265 miles (+8,907)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,265 miles
- Test number
- 111642697227
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISORY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass101,358 miles (+11,192)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 101,358 miles
- Test number
- 157173875365
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass90,166 miles (+8,552)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 90,166 miles
- Test number
- 616543630747
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint strong advisory (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass81,614 miles (+10,338)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 81,614 miles
- Test number
- 308719948311
- AdvisoryEngine oil sump is corroded and become porous
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Pass71,276 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 71,276 miles
- Test number
- 467965044889
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,276 miles (+13,355)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,276 miles
- Test number
- 277649373871
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass57,921 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 57,921 miles
- Test number
- 247606094222
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail57,921 miles (+8,669)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,921 miles
- Test number
- 596254484214
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass49,252 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 49,252 miles
- Test number
- 179906623366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,252 miles (+11,741)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,252 miles
- Test number
- 229936023365
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass37,511 miles (+12,869)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 37,511 miles
- Test number
- 889361622397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,642 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 24,642 miles
- Test number
- 326198391431
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside front seatbelt slightly frayed on edge
Fail24,642 miles (+11,034)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,642 miles
- Test number
- 186598891221
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside front seatbelt slightly frayed on edge
Pass13,608 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 13,608 miles
- Test number
- 313262590427
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail13,608 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,608 miles
- Test number
- 773472090218
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about R16 AMW
- Does R16 AMW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 AMW is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on R16 AMW?
- The MOT on R16 AMW is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R16 AMW done?
- R16 AMW was recorded at 126,477 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 7,456 miles a year.
- Has R16 AMW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 AMW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on R16 AMW 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 R16 AMW find?
- R16 AMW passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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