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Red · Diesel · 2019 · 1,995 cc

S8 GCEMOT history

S8 GCE is a red diesel Kia Sportage first used on 23 Mar 2019. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 69,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

S8 GCE red Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
69,230 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 GCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
23 Mar 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 GCE was last recorded at 69,230 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 12,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
57,125 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,105 miles
Average per year
12,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,230 miles
  • 2025 – 57,125 miles
  • 2024 – 43,386 miles
  • 2023 – 29,311 miles
  • 2022 – 18,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,230 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORNRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPTABLE LEVEL
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE SWITCH IS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened INNER AND OUTER ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened INNER AND OUTER ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERSRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/19

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 29 Mar 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,230 miles16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    69,230 miles
    Test number
    889382160021
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPTABLE LEVEL
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE SWITCH IS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened INNER AND OUTER ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened INNER AND OUTER ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail69,230 miles (+12,105)1 dangerous1 major26 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,230 miles
    Test number
    163693105381
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN
    • AdvisoryAPPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPTABLE LEVEL
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE SWITCH IS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened INNER AND OUTER ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened INNER AND OUTER ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass57,125 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    57,125 miles
    Test number
    349384714726
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail57,125 miles (+13,739)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,125 miles
    Test number
    706880096620
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 1.78MM 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 1.89MM 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass43,386 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    43,386 miles
    Test number
    518340259551
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN
    • AdvisoryAPPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS
    • AdvisoryRear ALL THE REAR WINDOWS ARE TINTED

  6. Fail43,386 miles (+14,075)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,386 miles
    Test number
    344828881345
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN
    • AdvisoryAPPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS
    • AdvisoryRear ALL THE REAR WINDOWS ARE TINTED

  7. Pass29,311 miles (+11,042)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    29,311 miles
    Test number
    823530700691
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN
    • AdvisoryALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower STICKER ON THE FRONT WINDSCREEN
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

  8. Pass18,269 miles (+3,886)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    18,269 miles
    Test number
    296551932514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass14,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    14,383 miles
    Test number
    854331886174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 GCE

Does S8 GCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 GCE is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 GCE?
The MOT on S8 GCE is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 GCE done?
S8 GCE was recorded at 69,230 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 12,156 miles a year.
Has S8 GCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 GCE has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 GCE 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 GCE find?
S8 GCE passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 16 advisories: all four brake discs are slightly worn; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front both front headlamp aims are at there highest acceptable level, and 13 more.

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