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Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

S18 VMLMOT history

S18 VML is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 8 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 66,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

S18 VML black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
66,396 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 VML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
8 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 VML was last recorded at 66,396 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,395 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,396 miles
  • 2025 – 60,764 miles
  • 2024 – 54,230 miles
  • 2023 – 47,060 miles
  • 2022 – 38,653 miles
  • 2021 – 32,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,396 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and cracked (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and cracked (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 4 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,396 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    66,396 miles
    Test number
    971155266172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail66,395 miles (+5,631)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,395 miles
    Test number
    336278951882
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass60,764 miles (+6,534)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    60,764 miles
    Test number
    308643916989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,230 miles (+7,170)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    54,230 miles
    Test number
    130209424904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,060 miles (+8,407)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    47,060 miles
    Test number
    238780562016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,653 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,653 miles
    Test number
    533734441224
    • AdvisoryPark brake application uneven

  7. Fail38,653 miles (+6,575)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,653 miles
    Test number
    505934392039
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake application uneven

  8. Pass32,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    32,078 miles
    Test number
    700897629848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 VML

Does S18 VML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 VML is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 VML?
The MOT on S18 VML is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 VML done?
S18 VML was recorded at 66,396 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 6,857 miles a year.
Has S18 VML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 VML has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 VML 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 S18 VML find?
S18 VML passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and cracked; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and cracked.

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