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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

S40 SAYMOT history

S40 SAY is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 3 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 60,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

S40 SAY black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
60,823 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 SAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 SAY was last recorded at 60,823 miles on 18 May 2026, 2,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,114 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,709 miles
Average per year
3,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,823 miles
  • 2025 – 58,114 miles
  • 2024 – 55,220 miles
  • 2023 – 52,275 miles
  • 2022 – 49,068 miles
  • 2021 – 46,378 miles
  • 2020 – 43,727 miles
  • 2019 – 40,833 miles
  • 2018 – 37,289 miles
  • 2017 – 34,447 miles
  • 2016 – 28,979 miles
  • 2015 – 21,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,823 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,823 miles (+2,709)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    60,823 miles
    Test number
    981225412848
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass58,114 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    58,114 miles
    Test number
    470378154591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail58,084 miles (+2,864)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,084 miles
    Test number
    450310365005
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass55,220 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    55,220 miles
    Test number
    409636895116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail55,220 miles (+2,945)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,220 miles
    Test number
    634129794959
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass52,275 miles (+3,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    52,275 miles
    Test number
    794561681623
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass49,068 miles (+2,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    49,068 miles
    Test number
    599548178653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass46,378 miles (+2,651)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2022
    Odometer
    46,378 miles
    Test number
    107967350235
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass43,727 miles (+2,894)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2021
    Odometer
    43,727 miles
    Test number
    450208009011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,833 miles (+3,544)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2020
    Odometer
    40,833 miles
    Test number
    347228914507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,289 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,289 miles
    Test number
    309607485835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,447 miles (+5,468)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,447 miles
    Test number
    325527006055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,979 miles (+7,604)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    28,979 miles
    Test number
    276058655615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,375 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    21,375 miles
    Test number
    586809515139
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S40 SAY

Does S40 SAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 SAY is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 SAY?
The MOT on S40 SAY is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 SAY done?
S40 SAY was recorded at 60,823 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 3,569 miles a year.
Has S40 SAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 SAY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 SAY 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 S40 SAY find?
S40 SAY passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 5 more.

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