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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc

T18 DBSMOT history

T18 DBS is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 2 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 74,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
74,029 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 DBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
2 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 DBS was last recorded at 74,029 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 3,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,561 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,468 miles
Average per year
5,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,029 miles
  • 2025 – 70,561 miles
  • 2024 – 68,014 miles
  • 2023 – 64,185 miles
  • 2022 – 57,520 miles
  • 2021 – 51,157 miles
  • 2020 – 46,095 miles
  • 2019 – 37,763 miles
  • 2018 – 28,300 miles
  • 2017 – 22,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,029 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,029 miles (+3,468)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    74,029 miles
    Test number
    289587013281
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  2. Pass70,561 miles (+2,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,561 miles
    Test number
    584840154645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass68,014 miles (+3,829)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    68,014 miles
    Test number
    570790078746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,185 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,185 miles
    Test number
    202251403823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,179 miles (+6,659)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,179 miles
    Test number
    202136495620
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass57,520 miles (+6,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    57,520 miles
    Test number
    653944695887
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    51,157 miles
    Test number
    430282542851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,151 miles (+5,056)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,151 miles
    Test number
    110919491157
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass46,095 miles (+8,332)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    46,095 miles
    Test number
    209362408172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,763 miles (+9,463)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    37,763 miles
    Test number
    352411583815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,300 miles (+5,472)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    28,300 miles
    Test number
    459959279832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    22,828 miles
    Test number
    471291673468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 DBS

Does T18 DBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 DBS is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 DBS?
The MOT on T18 DBS is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 DBS done?
T18 DBS was recorded at 74,029 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 5,669 miles a year.
Has T18 DBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 DBS has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T18 DBS 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 T18 DBS find?
T18 DBS passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear suspension components corroded.

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