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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S50 RLBMOT history

S50 RLB is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 5 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 198,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

S50 RLB black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
198,936 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 RLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 RLB was last recorded at 198,936 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 20,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,082 miles · 16 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
20,854 miles
Average per year
14,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 198,936 miles
  • 2024 – 178,082 miles
  • 2023 – 161,960 miles
  • 2022 – 144,133 miles
  • 2021 – 125,991 miles
  • 2020 – 122,555 miles
  • 2019 – 116,304 miles
  • 2018 – 95,464 miles
  • 2017 – 79,320 miles
  • 2016 – 64,941 miles
  • 2015 – 51,464 miles
  • 2014 – 44,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,936 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,936 miles (+20,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    198,936 miles
    Test number
    399734154711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass178,082 miles (+16,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    178,082 miles
    Test number
    877639580120
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass161,960 miles (+17,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    161,960 miles
    Test number
    495773800197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass144,133 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    144,133 miles
    Test number
    624081053326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail144,023 miles (+18,032)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,023 miles
    Test number
    671720748125
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    125,991 miles
    Test number
    229674916196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail125,991 miles (+3,436)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,991 miles
    Test number
    119369262267
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake bind to mot limits.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass122,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,555 miles
    Test number
    954813279374
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail122,552 miles (+6,248)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,552 miles
    Test number
    130902059407
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass116,304 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,304 miles
    Test number
    951975945374
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in inner steering joint.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly stepping on inner edge.

  11. Fail116,303 miles (+20,839)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,303 miles
    Test number
    605288071041
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in inner steering joint.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly stepping on inner edge.

  12. Pass95,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    95,464 miles
    Test number
    865625958620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,464 miles (+16,144)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,464 miles
    Test number
    816173483649
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass79,320 miles (+14,379)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,320 miles
    Test number
    387298278587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,941 miles
    Test number
    485108439581
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

  16. Fail64,941 miles (+13,477)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,941 miles
    Test number
    607178457119
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

  17. Pass51,464 miles (+7,220)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,464 miles
    Test number
    192423352306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,244 miles
    Test number
    347083574421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 RLB

Does S50 RLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S50 RLB expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S50 RLB?
The MOT on S50 RLB expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S50 RLB done?
S50 RLB was recorded at 198,936 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 14,154 miles a year.
Has S50 RLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 RLB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S50 RLB 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 S50 RLB find?
S50 RLB passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge both.

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