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Kia Sportage

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T147 HKOMOT history

T147 HKO is a blue petrol Kia Sportage first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
100,187 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T147 HKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T147 HKO was last recorded at 100,187 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,181 miles · 8 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,187 miles
  • 2023 – 99,430 miles
  • 2022 – 98,209 miles
  • 2021 – 97,251 miles
  • 2020 – 94,411 miles
  • 2019 – 93,292 miles
  • 2018 – 92,687 miles
  • 2017 – 92,075 miles
  • 2016 – 92,025 miles
  • 2015 – 91,778 miles
  • 2014 – 91,486 miles
  • 2013 – 91,244 miles
  • 2011 – 87,864 miles
  • 2010 – 83,782 miles
  • 2009 – 78,129 miles
  • 2008 – 72,131 miles
  • 2007 – 66,339 miles
  • 2006 – 61,023 miles
  • 2005 – 54,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,187 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,187 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    100,187 miles
    Test number
    769479444167
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail100,181 miles (+7)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,181 miles
    Test number
    343410094497
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail100,174 miles (+744)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,174 miles
    Test number
    321191228005
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to centre pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass99,430 miles (+1,221)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    99,430 miles
    Test number
    813149792691
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL ON FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,209 miles (+958)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    98,209 miles
    Test number
    780609512545
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming underside , suspension components
    • AdvisoryMetal pipes corroding

  6. Pass97,251 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,251 miles
    Test number
    413243695836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,411 miles (+1,119)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,411 miles
    Test number
    327131883163
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,292 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,292 miles
    Test number
    459406759647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels

  9. Fail93,286 miles (+599)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,286 miles
    Test number
    769903975144
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass92,687 miles (+612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,687 miles
    Test number
    160252363617
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in off side of windscreen

  11. Pass92,075 miles (+50)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,075 miles
    Test number
    586659461840
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommended (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and mounting for trailing arm (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommended (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and mounting for trailing arm (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished - recommend replacing soon
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass92,025 miles (+247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,025 miles
    Test number
    946155954994
    • AdvisoryFuel and brake pipes corroded

  13. Pass91,778 miles (+292)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,778 miles
    Test number
    801427471581
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight rear brake imbalance
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass91,486 miles (+242)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,486 miles
    Test number
    855718224369
    • NoteAll metal brake pipes corroded border line
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteFront no. plate
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteN/s/f upper suspension swivel gaiter perished border line
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low on edges and perished
    • NoteO/s/f upper suspension swivel gaiter perished border line

  15. Pass91,244 miles (+20)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,244 miles
    Test number
    125774803247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome corrosion of steering pipes

  16. Fail91,224 miles (+3,360)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,224 miles
    Test number
    228521493493
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome corrosion of steering pipes

  17. Pass87,864 miles (+4,082)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    87,864 miles
    Test number
    599357121176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside mirror cracked

  18. Pass83,782 miles (+18)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    83,782 miles
    Test number
    534436470165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs slight pitted

  19. Fail83,764 miles (+5,635)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,764 miles
    Test number
    324885470144
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs slight pitted

  20. Pass78,129 miles (+5,998)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    78,129 miles
    Test number
    861487369112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass72,131 miles (+5,792)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    72,131 miles
    Test number
    504506078164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFront brake pipes are corroded

  22. Pass66,339 miles (+5,316)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    66,339 miles
    Test number
    603273877120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,023 miles (+6,885)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    61,023 miles
    Test number
    181221776193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,138 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    54,138 miles
    Test number
    482445575123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about T147 HKO

Does T147 HKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T147 HKO is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T147 HKO?
The MOT on T147 HKO is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T147 HKO done?
T147 HKO was recorded at 100,187 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 2,249 miles a year.
Has T147 HKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T147 HKO has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T147 HKO 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 T147 HKO find?
T147 HKO passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front inner track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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