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Kia Sportage

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,685 cc

S23 VANMOT history

S23 VAN is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 20 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 97,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

S23 VAN black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,511 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 VAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
20 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 VAN was last recorded at 97,511 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,283 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
228 miles
Average per year
8,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,511 miles
  • 2024 – 81,890 miles
  • 2023 – 75,998 miles
  • 2022 – 70,738 miles
  • 2021 – 61,538 miles
  • 2020 – 53,702 miles
  • 2019 – 46,261 miles
  • 2018 – 31,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,511 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Tyre light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both lower arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,511 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,511 miles
    Test number
    182018457189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,283 miles (+15,393)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,283 miles
    Test number
    259871113883
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  3. Pass81,890 miles (+5,892)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,890 miles
    Test number
    399458296973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,998 miles (+117)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,998 miles
    Test number
    398255557409
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre light on
  5. Fail75,881 miles (+5,143)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,881 miles
    Test number
    570192321758
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre light on
  6. Pass70,738 miles (+9,200)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,738 miles
    Test number
    842634250383
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and has gotten hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch not working
    • AdvisoryTyre light on
  7. Pass61,538 miles (+7,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,538 miles
    Test number
    535395160687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass53,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,702 miles
    Test number
    445026788183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail53,702 miles (+7,441)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,702 miles
    Test number
    267125858042
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass46,261 miles (+14,743)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    46,261 miles
    Test number
    188222520022
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass31,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,518 miles
    Test number
    535428980277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,518 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,518 miles
    Test number
    815475197919
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S23 VAN

Does S23 VAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 VAN is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S23 VAN?
The MOT on S23 VAN is valid until 20 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 VAN done?
S23 VAN was recorded at 97,511 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 8,718 miles a year.
Has S23 VAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 VAN has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 VAN 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 VAN find?
S23 VAN passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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