Kia Sportage
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc
S3 XMKMOT history
S3 XMK is a white petrol Kia Sportage first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 91,486 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 91,486 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,134 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 XMK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,591 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 28 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 XMK was last recorded at 91,486 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 5,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,772 miles · 2 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,714 miles
- Average per year
- 6,134 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 91,486 miles
- 2024 – 79,509 miles
- 2023 – 74,639 miles
- 2021 – 70,069 miles
- 2020 – 66,057 miles
- 2019 – 63,496 miles
- 2017 – 53,658 miles
- 2016 – 42,413 miles
- 2015 – 31,759 miles
- 2014 – 22,593 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,486 miles
- AdvisoryEngine noisy
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 26 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,486 miles (+5,714)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 91,486 miles
- Test number
- 562323264940
- AdvisoryEngine noisy
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass85,772 miles (+6,263)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 85,772 miles
- Test number
- 465017568226
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil is low
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension is corroded and bushes perished
- AdvisorySlight noise from pulley end of engine
Pass79,509 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 79,509 miles
- Test number
- 934440618210
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Looks to have been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Looks to have been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear suspension is corroded
Fail79,509 miles (+4,870)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,509 miles
- Test number
- 335977302922
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Looks to have been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Looks to have been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear suspension is corroded
Pass74,639 miles (+4,570)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 74,639 miles
- Test number
- 881641208811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,069 miles (+4,012)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 70,069 miles
- Test number
- 999923521272
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass66,057 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 66,057 miles
- Test number
- 102997326508
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail66,057 miles (+2,561)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,057 miles
- Test number
- 280568278527
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass63,496 miles (+4,325)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 63,496 miles
- Test number
- 761498191738
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass59,171 miles (+5,513)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 59,171 miles
- Test number
- 449276809960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,658 miles (+11,245)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 53,658 miles
- Test number
- 685160535300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,413 miles (+10,654)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 42,413 miles
- Test number
- 808269861444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,759 miles (+9,166)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 31,759 miles
- Test number
- 709002122410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,593 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 22,593 miles
- Test number
- 669169564246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 XMK
- Does S3 XMK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 XMK is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 XMK?
- The MOT on S3 XMK is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 XMK done?
- S3 XMK was recorded at 91,486 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 6,134 miles a year.
- Has S3 XMK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 XMK has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on S3 XMK 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 XMK find?
- S3 XMK passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 9 advisories: engine noisy; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 6 more.
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