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Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T15 AKBMOT history

T15 AKB is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
135,990 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T15 AKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T15 AKB was last recorded at 135,990 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 10,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,304 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,686 miles
Average per year
8,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,990 miles
  • 2025 – 125,304 miles
  • 2024 – 115,775 miles
  • 2023 – 105,965 miles
  • 2022 – 100,212 miles
  • 2021 – 96,823 miles
  • 2020 – 93,558 miles
  • 2019 – 89,246 miles
  • 2018 – 84,083 miles
  • 2017 – 72,170 miles
  • 2016 – 59,456 miles
  • 2015 – 43,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,990 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and perishing between tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and perishing between tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,990 miles (+10,686)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    135,990 miles
    Test number
    274658113661
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass125,304 miles (+9,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,304 miles
    Test number
    745434886829
    • AdvisoryRear rear seat belts not tested due to rear seats being full

  3. Pass115,775 miles (+3,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,775 miles
    Test number
    735090852366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,730 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    112,730 miles
    Test number
    258912044461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail112,727 miles (+6,762)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,727 miles
    Test number
    121931328611
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,965 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,965 miles
    Test number
    131430342951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and perishing between tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and perishing between tread (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail105,961 miles (+5,749)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,961 miles
    Test number
    488376893338
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and perishing between tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and perishing between tread (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass100,212 miles (+3,389)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    100,212 miles
    Test number
    759464159985
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass96,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    96,823 miles
    Test number
    110480366959
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail96,823 miles (+3,265)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,823 miles
    Test number
    619214055410
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass93,558 miles (+4,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,558 miles
    Test number
    639595846306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass89,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,246 miles
    Test number
    549926758816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,246 miles (+5,163)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,246 miles
    Test number
    598703778389
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass84,083 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,083 miles
    Test number
    408092025068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped x2 (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  15. Fail84,083 miles (+11,913)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,083 miles
    Test number
    875900367474
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped x2 (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  16. Pass72,170 miles (+12,714)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,170 miles
    Test number
    518346006791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,456 miles (+15,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,456 miles
    Test number
    245149388462
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass43,750 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,750 miles
    Test number
    257801815450
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail43,750 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,750 miles
    Test number
    539511215101
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T15 AKB

Does T15 AKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T15 AKB is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T15 AKB?
The MOT on T15 AKB is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T15 AKB done?
T15 AKB was recorded at 135,990 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 8,033 miles a year.
Has T15 AKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 AKB has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T15 AKB 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 T15 AKB find?
T15 AKB passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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