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White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S23 AURMOT history

S23 AUR is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 16 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 94,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

S23 AUR white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
94,169 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 AUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 AUR was last recorded at 94,169 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 8,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,161 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,008 miles
Average per year
6,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,169 miles
  • 2025 – 86,161 miles
  • 2024 – 80,185 miles
  • 2023 – 74,822 miles
  • 2022 – 70,592 miles
  • 2021 – 66,833 miles
  • 2020 – 61,269 miles
  • 2019 – 53,270 miles
  • 2018 – 46,224 miles
  • 2017 – 35,940 miles
  • 2016 – 27,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,169 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,169 miles (+8,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    94,169 miles
    Test number
    145886056377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass86,161 miles (+5,976)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    86,161 miles
    Test number
    732503597302
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass80,185 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,185 miles
    Test number
    189528862944
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail80,183 miles (+5,361)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,183 miles
    Test number
    412092383473
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass74,822 miles (+4,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,822 miles
    Test number
    602241857579
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass70,592 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,592 miles
    Test number
    197340356974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,833 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,833 miles
    Test number
    221377830698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail66,829 miles (+5,560)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,829 miles
    Test number
    575198487051
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass61,269 miles (+7,999)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,269 miles
    Test number
    702819406955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,270 miles (+7,046)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,270 miles
    Test number
    522360523783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,224 miles (+10,284)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,224 miles
    Test number
    741131014835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,940 miles (+8,082)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,940 miles
    Test number
    917419084005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    27,858 miles
    Test number
    667505178939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 AUR

Does S23 AUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 AUR is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 AUR?
The MOT on S23 AUR is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 AUR done?
S23 AUR was recorded at 94,169 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 6,252 miles a year.
Has S23 AUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 AUR has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S23 AUR 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 S23 AUR find?
S23 AUR passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear all direction indicators slightly discoloured; offside rear all direction indicators slightly discoloured.

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