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Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,591 cc

S23 RAFMOT history

S23 RAF is a black petrol Kia Sportage first used on 7 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 63,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

S23 RAF black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
63,110 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 RAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 RAF was last recorded at 63,110 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,109 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,110 miles
  • 2024 – 55,926 miles
  • 2023 – 49,778 miles
  • 2022 – 43,489 miles
  • 2021 – 38,940 miles
  • 2020 – 35,080 miles
  • 2019 – 31,838 miles
  • 2018 – 26,855 miles
  • 2017 – 21,167 miles
  • 2016 – 16,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,110 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexy (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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,110 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    63,110 miles
    Test number
    890514533158
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail63,109 miles (+7,183)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,109 miles
    Test number
    908764015172
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear pads and disc discoloured by overheating
  3. Pass55,926 miles (+6,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    55,926 miles
    Test number
    171180295819
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass49,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,778 miles
    Test number
    249105630057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail49,777 miles (+6,288)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,777 miles
    Test number
    722880466391
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass43,489 miles (+4,549)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    43,489 miles
    Test number
    234672923642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,940 miles (+3,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    38,940 miles
    Test number
    801643964155
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside rear tyres have perishing cracks.
  8. Pass35,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    35,080 miles
    Test number
    581218974133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail35,080 miles (+3,242)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,080 miles
    Test number
    949566154825
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  10. Pass31,838 miles (+4,983)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,838 miles
    Test number
    561372495345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    26,855 miles
    Test number
    621442538023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail26,855 miles (+5,688)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,855 miles
    Test number
    338254806586
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  13. Pass21,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    21,167 miles
    Test number
    232779672841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail21,167 miles (+4,930)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,167 miles
    Test number
    333030850780
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass16,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    16,237 miles
    Test number
    344167285336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 RAF

Does S23 RAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 RAF is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S23 RAF?
The MOT on S23 RAF is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 RAF done?
S23 RAF was recorded at 63,110 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 5,190 miles a year.
Has S23 RAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 RAF has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 RAF 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 RAF find?
S23 RAF passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy.

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