Kia Sportage
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,975 cc
SH 8917MOT history
SH 8917 is a black petrol Kia Sportage first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 149,333 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 149,333 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,344 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- SH 8917
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,975 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
SH 8917 was last recorded at 149,333 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 4,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 144,358 miles · 15 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,975 miles
- Average per year
- 9,344 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,333 miles
- 2025 – 144,358 miles
- 2024 – 138,063 miles
- 2022 – 135,189 miles
- 2021 – 130,502 miles
- 2020 – 128,245 miles
- 2019 – 114,311 miles
- 2018 – 100,495 miles
- 2017 – 89,595 miles
- 2016 – 77,419 miles
- 2015 – 68,663 miles
- 2014 – 51,895 miles
- 2013 – 36,851 miles
- 2012 – 22,909 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,333 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH borderline
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 3 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,333 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 149,333 miles
- Test number
- 734153833180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,333 miles (+4,975)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,333 miles
- Test number
- 439565457480
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass144,358 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 144,358 miles
- Test number
- 480968521065
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH borderline (5.2.3 (e))
Fail144,358 miles (+6,295)8 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,358 miles
- Test number
- 317019122390
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working n/s dim (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH borderline (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,063 miles (+2,874)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 138,063 miles
- Test number
- 653936109558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,189 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 135,189 miles
- Test number
- 646358171117
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
Fail135,189 miles (+4,687)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,189 miles
- Test number
- 185799163281
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
Pass130,502 miles (+2,257)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 130,502 miles
- Test number
- 726756153880
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass128,245 miles (+2,696)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 128,245 miles
- Test number
- 614009174839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,549 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2021
- Odometer
- 125,549 miles
- Test number
- 556745242677
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail125,549 miles (+11,238)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,549 miles
- Test number
- 267554223783
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,311 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 114,311 miles
- Test number
- 973040530939
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,310 miles (+13,815)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,310 miles
- Test number
- 468612350166
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass100,495 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 100,495 miles
- Test number
- 259779917321
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail100,495 miles (+10,900)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,495 miles
- Test number
- 308357151481
- FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,595 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 89,595 miles
- Test number
- 729120841835
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail89,595 miles (+12,176)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,595 miles
- Test number
- 908548639372
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass77,419 miles (+8,756)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 77,419 miles
- Test number
- 709124070291
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass68,663 miles (+2,442)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 68,663 miles
- Test number
- 101476114386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,221 miles (+14,326)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 66,221 miles
- Test number
- 528623065155
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass51,895 miles (+15,044)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 51,895 miles
- Test number
- 247565864122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,851 miles (+13,942)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 36,851 miles
- Test number
- 349733873100
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass22,909 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 22,909 miles
- Test number
- 979735482152
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about SH 8917
- What vehicle is registration SH 8917 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show SH 8917 on a black petrol Kia Sportage first used on 30 Sept 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does SH 8917 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SH 8917 is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on SH 8917?
- The MOT on SH 8917 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 SH 8917 done?
- SH 8917 was recorded at 149,333 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 9,344 miles a year.
- Has SH 8917 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. SH 8917 has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on SH 8917 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 SH 8917 find?
- SH 8917 passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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