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Kia Sportage

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,685 cc

S30 SMUMOT history

S30 SMU is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 16 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 113,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

S30 SMU white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
113,821 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 SMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 SMU was last recorded at 113,821 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 7,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,565 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,256 miles
Average per year
9,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,821 miles
  • 2025 – 106,565 miles
  • 2024 – 98,719 miles
  • 2023 – 89,551 miles
  • 2022 – 79,846 miles
  • 2021 – 67,312 miles
  • 2020 – 58,829 miles
  • 2019 – 44,754 miles
  • 2018 – 32,605 miles
  • 2017 – 27,246 miles
  • 2016 – 22,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,821 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,821 miles (+7,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    113,821 miles
    Test number
    576685435627
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass106,565 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,565 miles
    Test number
    396920116799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail106,565 miles (+7,846)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,565 miles
    Test number
    957162182245
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass98,719 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    98,719 miles
    Test number
    489694371959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail98,719 miles (+9,168)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,719 miles
    Test number
    836761861639
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass89,551 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,551 miles
    Test number
    372468404554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail89,551 miles (+9,705)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,551 miles
    Test number
    610293849864
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass79,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,846 miles
    Test number
    574149373793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail79,846 miles (+12,534)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,846 miles
    Test number
    736355529724
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass67,312 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    67,312 miles
    Test number
    645919684082
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Heatshield loose rear.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail67,312 miles (+8,483)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,312 miles
    Test number
    251193982518
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both .Borderline. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Heatshield loose rear.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass58,829 miles (+14,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    58,829 miles
    Test number
    110768677973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (BORDERLINE)inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass44,754 miles (+12,149)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    44,754 miles
    Test number
    165743019071
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass32,605 miles (+5,359)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    32,605 miles
    Test number
    426206406464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    27,246 miles
    Test number
    727629043118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,246 miles (+5,172)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,246 miles
    Test number
    442975456169
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and osr tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryFront tyres smooth on inside edges
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slight bind

  17. Pass22,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    22,074 miles
    Test number
    288975917015
    • AdvisoryBoth front and osr tyre perishing

Questions about S30 SMU

Does S30 SMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 SMU is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 SMU?
The MOT on S30 SMU is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 SMU done?
S30 SMU was recorded at 113,821 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 9,242 miles a year.
Has S30 SMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 SMU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S30 SMU 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 SMU find?
S30 SMU passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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