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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

S18 FMSMOT history

S18 FMS is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 16 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 110,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2024.

S18 FMS black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2025
Mileage
110,087 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2024
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 FMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 FMS was last recorded at 110,087 miles on 2 Nov 2024, 12,733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Oct 2015: 46,397 miles, lower than 46,403 miles on 16 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,354 miles · 2 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
12,733 miles
Average per year
7,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,087 miles
  • 2023 – 97,354 miles
  • 2022 – 80,920 miles
  • 2021 – 76,635 miles
  • 2020 – 70,149 miles
  • 2019 – 67,370 miles
  • 2018 – 64,236 miles
  • 2017 – 60,676 miles
  • 2016 – 54,691 miles
  • 2015 – 46,397 miles
  • 2014 – 30,615 miles
  • 2013 – 28,063 miles
  • 2012 – 24,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,087 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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 Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    110,087 miles
    Test number
    972770332170
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail110,087 miles (+12,733)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,087 miles
    Test number
    806224528232
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass97,354 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,354 miles
    Test number
    440810539349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail97,354 miles (+16,434)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,354 miles
    Test number
    775429214799
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass80,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,920 miles
    Test number
    789707021423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,920 miles (+4,285)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,920 miles
    Test number
    474040500198
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  7. Pass76,635 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,635 miles
    Test number
    310869384482
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexy cover deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail76,631 miles (+6,482)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,631 miles
    Test number
    200912225920
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Dpf metal pressure pipe broken from union (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexy exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass70,149 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,149 miles
    Test number
    109278373037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail70,149 miles (+2,779)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,149 miles
    Test number
    682999085686
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass67,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,370 miles
    Test number
    289678873934
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail67,370 miles (+3,134)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,370 miles
    Test number
    261968219358
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass64,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,236 miles
    Test number
    348281078113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail64,236 miles (+3,560)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,236 miles
    Test number
    560206713688
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  15. Pass60,676 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,676 miles
    Test number
    864389853275
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

  16. Fail60,621 miles (+5,930)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,621 miles
    Test number
    212577230601
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

  17. Pass54,691 miles (+8,294)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,691 miles
    Test number
    328768798024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,397 miles (-6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,397 miles
    Test number
    315282935550
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp lense broken but not exposing white light

  19. Fail46,403 miles (+15,788)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,403 miles
    Test number
    409796415274
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp lense broken but not exposing white light

  20. Pass30,615 miles (+2,552)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,615 miles
    Test number
    968508384263
    • NoteAll Brake discs worn slightly

  21. Pass28,063 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,063 miles
    Test number
    995246063286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,103 miles
    Test number
    766931752235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 FMS

Does S18 FMS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 FMS expired on 9 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 FMS?
The MOT on S18 FMS expired on 9 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 FMS done?
S18 FMS was recorded at 110,087 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2024, an average of 7,075 miles a year.
Has S18 FMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 FMS has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S18 FMS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S18 FMS find?
S18 FMS passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer.

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