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Red · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

S4 ESBMOT history

S4 ESB is a red diesel Kia Sportage first used on 18 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 72,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

S4 ESB red Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
72,280 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 ESB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
18 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 ESB was last recorded at 72,280 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 11,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,037 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,243 miles
Average per year
9,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,280 miles
  • 2025 – 61,037 miles
  • 2024 – 50,111 miles
  • 2023 – 42,816 miles
  • 2022 – 33,463 miles
  • 2021 – 24,171 miles
  • 2019 – 12,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,280 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 17 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,280 miles (+11,243)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    72,280 miles
    Test number
    668515011630
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass61,037 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    61,037 miles
    Test number
    494319943541
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail61,037 miles (+10,926)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,037 miles
    Test number
    410753847395
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass50,111 miles (+7,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    50,111 miles
    Test number
    962202220964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass42,816 miles (+9,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    42,816 miles
    Test number
    902837416273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass33,463 miles (+9,292)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    33,463 miles
    Test number
    429683494801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))

  7. Pass24,171 miles (+11,937)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    24,171 miles
    Test number
    263571274458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass12,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    12,234 miles
    Test number
    727269911596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 ESB

Does S4 ESB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 ESB is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 ESB?
The MOT on S4 ESB is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 ESB done?
S4 ESB was recorded at 72,280 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 9,273 miles a year.
Has S4 ESB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 ESB has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S4 ESB 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 S4 ESB find?
S4 ESB passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease.

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