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White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc

S16 ASOMOT history

S16 ASO is a white petrol Kia Sportage first used on 12 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 99,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

S16 ASO white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
99,360 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 ASO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 ASO was last recorded at 99,360 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 3,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,350 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,010 miles
Average per year
7,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,360 miles
  • 2025 – 96,350 miles
  • 2024 – 92,755 miles
  • 2023 – 88,704 miles
  • 2022 – 84,057 miles
  • 2021 – 79,232 miles
  • 2019 – 61,751 miles
  • 2018 – 51,541 miles
  • 2017 – 44,026 miles
  • 2016 – 33,154 miles
  • 2015 – 20,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,360 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,360 miles (+3,010)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    99,360 miles
    Test number
    129243711532
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,350 miles (+3,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    96,350 miles
    Test number
    475407214703
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside rear (lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside rear (upper - front ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,755 miles (+177)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,755 miles
    Test number
    715417473742
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail92,578 miles (+3,874)3 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,578 miles
    Test number
    148490907103
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides front (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch under body cover insecure

  5. Pass88,704 miles (+4,647)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,704 miles
    Test number
    459786483110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,057 miles (+4,825)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,057 miles
    Test number
    933837981533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,232 miles
    Test number
    486013679204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,232 miles (+5,043)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,232 miles
    Test number
    651630579749
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,189 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    74,189 miles
    Test number
    827491190980
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail74,189 miles (+12,438)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,189 miles
    Test number
    406456702079
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass61,751 miles (+10,210)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,751 miles
    Test number
    479423997886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,541 miles
    Test number
    854942288905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,541 miles (+7,515)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,541 miles
    Test number
    897571768792
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass44,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,026 miles
    Test number
    334078350809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,026 miles (+10,872)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,026 miles
    Test number
    391404646393
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass33,154 miles (+12,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    33,154 miles
    Test number
    503125649304
    • 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)

  17. Pass20,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    20,415 miles
    Test number
    965649893928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 ASO

Does S16 ASO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 ASO is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 ASO?
The MOT on S16 ASO is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 ASO done?
S16 ASO was recorded at 99,360 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 7,346 miles a year.
Has S16 ASO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 ASO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S16 ASO 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 S16 ASO find?
S16 ASO passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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