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Orange · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc

S30 JKXMOT history

S30 JKX is an orange diesel Kia Sportage first used on 31 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 148,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

S30 JKX orange Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
148,580 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 JKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 JKX was last recorded at 148,580 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 10,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,525 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,055 miles
Average per year
12,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,580 miles
  • 2025 – 138,525 miles
  • 2024 – 131,649 miles
  • 2023 – 121,849 miles
  • 2022 – 107,690 miles
  • 2021 – 87,992 miles
  • 2020 – 78,516 miles
  • 2019 – 70,061 miles
  • 2018 – 55,898 miles
  • 2017 – 39,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,580 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,580 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    148,580 miles
    Test number
    838315948892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail148,565 miles (+10,040)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,565 miles
    Test number
    119807242761
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass138,525 miles (+6,876)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    138,525 miles
    Test number
    250111476070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,649 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,649 miles
    Test number
    860807615739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail131,646 miles (+9,797)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,646 miles
    Test number
    368084163133
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working door mirror repeater inoperative . (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding binding and squeaking when rotated . (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative TPM Lamp on . (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass121,849 miles (+14,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    121,849 miles
    Test number
    744197159085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55R18 on 2.5 mm . (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass107,690 miles (+19,698)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,690 miles
    Test number
    215817234106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,992 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,992 miles
    Test number
    505631311292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,990 miles (+9,474)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,990 miles
    Test number
    649970758964
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass78,516 miles (+8,455)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,516 miles
    Test number
    275112818757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,061 miles (+14,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,061 miles
    Test number
    553560247553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth.. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth... (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass55,898 miles (+16,522)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,898 miles
    Test number
    539828628728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,376 miles
    Test number
    816995788801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,376 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,376 miles
    Test number
    702701748635
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

Questions about S30 JKX

Does S30 JKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 JKX is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 JKX?
The MOT on S30 JKX is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 JKX done?
S30 JKX was recorded at 148,580 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 12,453 miles a year.
Has S30 JKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 JKX has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S30 JKX 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 S30 JKX find?
S30 JKX passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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