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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S8 FWWMOT history

S8 FWW is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 137,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

S8 FWW black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
137,921 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 FWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 FWW was last recorded at 137,921 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 1,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,227 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,694 miles
Average per year
10,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,921 miles
  • 2025 – 136,227 miles
  • 2024 – 128,188 miles
  • 2023 – 109,351 miles
  • 2022 – 96,031 miles
  • 2021 – 84,138 miles
  • 2020 – 73,093 miles
  • 2019 – 65,931 miles
  • 2017 – 43,615 miles
  • 2016 – 32,169 miles
  • 2015 – 22,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,921 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,921 miles (+1,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    137,921 miles
    Test number
    905073030717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    136,227 miles
    Test number
    415355764604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail136,227 miles (+23)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,227 miles
    Test number
    149682911874
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass136,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    136,204 miles
    Test number
    761295352381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,204 miles (+8,016)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,204 miles
    Test number
    277655997610
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass128,188 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,188 miles
    Test number
    523049409404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail128,188 miles (+18,837)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,188 miles
    Test number
    196561877109
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,351 miles
    Test number
    787960212897
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail109,351 miles (+13,320)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,351 miles
    Test number
    531833553631
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass96,031 miles (+11,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,031 miles
    Test number
    865545569191
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass84,138 miles (+11,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,138 miles
    Test number
    742869769925
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass73,093 miles (+7,162)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,093 miles
    Test number
    816334770896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,931 miles (+22,316)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,931 miles
    Test number
    158685690680
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass43,615 miles (+11,446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,615 miles
    Test number
    208128996304
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass32,169 miles (+3,757)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    32,169 miles
    Test number
    520329216703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,412 miles (+5,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,412 miles
    Test number
    691186454671
    • AdvisoryN/s/r & o/s/r tyres deteriorating.

  17. Pass22,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,662 miles
    Test number
    369727375052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S8 FWW

Does S8 FWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 FWW is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 FWW?
The MOT on S8 FWW is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 FWW done?
S8 FWW was recorded at 137,921 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 10,052 miles a year.
Has S8 FWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 FWW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 FWW 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 S8 FWW find?
S8 FWW passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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