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Black · Petrol · 2018 · 1,591 cc

R16 DLMMOT history

R16 DLM is a black petrol Kia Sportage first used on 30 Sept 2018. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 70,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

R16 DLM black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
70,637 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 DLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
30 Sept 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 DLM was last recorded at 70,637 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 7,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,757 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,880 miles
Average per year
9,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,637 miles
  • 2025 – 62,757 miles
  • 2024 – 51,369 miles
  • 2023 – 42,730 miles
  • 2022 – 31,725 miles
  • 2021 – 21,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,637 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 26 Aug 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,637 miles (+7,880)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    70,637 miles
    Test number
    888221047727
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass62,757 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,757 miles
    Test number
    787989771111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail62,702 miles (+11,333)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,702 miles
    Test number
    707819239055
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered
  4. Pass51,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    51,369 miles
    Test number
    243913364513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail51,369 miles (+8,639)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,369 miles
    Test number
    785937013829
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass42,730 miles (+11,005)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    42,730 miles
    Test number
    852645710341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,725 miles (+10,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    31,725 miles
    Test number
    909387667885
    • 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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass21,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    21,302 miles
    Test number
    217600804165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 DLM

Does R16 DLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 DLM is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 DLM?
The MOT on R16 DLM is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 DLM done?
R16 DLM was recorded at 70,637 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 9,863 miles a year.
Has R16 DLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 DLM has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 DLM 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 DLM find?
R16 DLM passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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