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White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,591 cc

T121 ELAMOT history

T121 ELA is a white petrol Kia Sportage first used on 10 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 75,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
75,757 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 ELA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
10 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 ELA was last recorded at 75,757 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 10,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,180 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,577 miles
Average per year
6,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,757 miles
  • 2024 – 65,180 miles
  • 2023 – 59,147 miles
  • 2022 – 54,079 miles
  • 2021 – 47,095 miles
  • 2020 – 40,140 miles
  • 2019 – 30,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,757 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    75,757 miles
    Test number
    673267417926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail75,757 miles (+10,577)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,757 miles
    Test number
    896039984808
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass65,180 miles (+6,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    65,180 miles
    Test number
    513861813976
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass59,147 miles (+5,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    59,147 miles
    Test number
    959411009248
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass54,079 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    54,079 miles
    Test number
    797543657250
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail54,079 miles (+6,984)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,079 miles
    Test number
    406524975222
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass47,095 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    47,095 miles
    Test number
    698207184531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryLong travel handbrake
  8. Fail47,095 miles (+6,955)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,095 miles
    Test number
    477864933595
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryLong travel handbrake
  9. Pass40,140 miles (+9,328)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    40,140 miles
    Test number
    838299052813
    • AdvisoryBrake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass30,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    30,812 miles
    Test number
    814659363607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 ELA

Does T121 ELA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 ELA is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 ELA?
The MOT on T121 ELA is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 ELA done?
T121 ELA was recorded at 75,757 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 6,580 miles a year.
Has T121 ELA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 ELA has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T121 ELA 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 T121 ELA find?
T121 ELA passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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