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White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,685 cc

S3 MTKMOT history

S3 MTK is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 1 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 137,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

S3 MTK white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
137,360 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 MTK
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
1 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 MTK was last recorded at 137,360 miles on 27 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,357 miles · 26 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
9,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,360 miles
  • 2025 – 129,299 miles
  • 2024 – 124,087 miles
  • 2023 – 119,040 miles
  • 2021 – 101,075 miles
  • 2020 – 86,107 miles
  • 2019 – 74,684 miles
  • 2017 – 60,057 miles
  • 2016 – 40,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,360 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside front backing plate insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,360 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    137,360 miles
    Test number
    111507781768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front backing plate insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,357 miles (+8,058)3 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,357 miles
    Test number
    600656805327
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front backing plate insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,299 miles (+5,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    129,299 miles
    Test number
    679854872291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass124,087 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    124,087 miles
    Test number
    801084936094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,086 miles (+5,046)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,086 miles
    Test number
    454857948002
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass119,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    119,040 miles
    Test number
    928136980819
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail119,040 miles (+17,965)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,040 miles
    Test number
    326853395907
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass101,075 miles (+616)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,075 miles
    Test number
    826878062531
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail100,459 miles (+14,352)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,459 miles
    Test number
    594277441935
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass86,107 miles (+11,423)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    86,107 miles
    Test number
    107252620874
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,684 miles
    Test number
    811818543218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail74,684 miles (+14,627)4 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,684 miles
    Test number
    735458649535
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass60,057 miles (+19,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    60,057 miles
    Test number
    625903896138
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass40,130 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,130 miles
    Test number
    169980736067
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail40,130 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,130 miles
    Test number
    958438120396
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about S3 MTK

Does S3 MTK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 MTK is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 MTK?
The MOT on S3 MTK is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 MTK done?
S3 MTK was recorded at 137,360 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 9,829 miles a year.
Has S3 MTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 MTK has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 MTK 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 S3 MTK find?
S3 MTK passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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