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Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,991 cc

T18 TSXMOT history

T18 TSX is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2024
Mileage
146,706 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 TSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T18 TSX was last recorded at 146,706 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 7,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,361 miles · 18 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
7,345 miles
Average per year
7,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,706 miles
  • 2023 – 139,361 miles
  • 2022 – 131,620 miles
  • 2021 – 126,577 miles
  • 2020 – 123,824 miles
  • 2019 – 120,710 miles
  • 2018 – 116,758 miles
  • 2017 – 102,600 miles
  • 2016 – 94,819 miles
  • 2015 – 90,689 miles
  • 2014 – 83,754 miles
  • 2013 – 77,147 miles
  • 2012 – 69,920 miles
  • 2011 – 61,791 miles
  • 2010 – 44,779 miles
  • 2009 – 26,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,706 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake not working
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front outer cv joint worn
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,706 miles (+7,345)2 dangerous8 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,706 miles
    Test number
    842877658249
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer cv joint worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass139,361 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    139,361 miles
    Test number
    322039612341
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail139,361 miles (+7,741)2 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,361 miles
    Test number
    379181372700
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV JOINT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength UPPER CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BROKEN OFF (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass131,620 miles (+5,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,620 miles
    Test number
    392028146061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,577 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,577 miles
    Test number
    286542338186
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail126,576 miles (+2,752)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,576 miles
    Test number
    922861693756
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,824 miles (+3,114)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,824 miles
    Test number
    841768126447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition

  8. Pass120,710 miles (+37)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,710 miles
    Test number
    493512584720
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system very corroded, jointing flanges breaking up
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Fail120,673 miles (+3,915)3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,673 miles
    Test number
    243001298650
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system very corroded, jointing flanges breaking up
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  10. Pass116,758 miles (+629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,758 miles
    Test number
    311307668500
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Fail116,129 miles (+13,529)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,129 miles
    Test number
    884730467135
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass102,600 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    102,600 miles
    Test number
    683286856486
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryExhaust flanges heavily corroding

  13. Fail102,600 miles (+7,781)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,600 miles
    Test number
    459429610839
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryExhaust flanges heavily corroding

  14. Pass94,819 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,819 miles
    Test number
    226830312577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,506 miles (+3,817)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,506 miles
    Test number
    999970494763
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front worn on outer edge

  16. Pass90,689 miles (+6,935)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    90,689 miles
    Test number
    817137695087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,754 miles (+6,607)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,754 miles
    Test number
    867499744026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass77,147 miles (+7,227)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,147 miles
    Test number
    747232953020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,920 miles (+8,129)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,920 miles
    Test number
    185359342433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,791 miles (+17,012)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,791 miles
    Test number
    556113641020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass44,779 miles (+18,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,779 miles
    Test number
    774761260046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass26,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,390 miles
    Test number
    830978249044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 TSX

Does T18 TSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T18 TSX expired on 17 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T18 TSX?
The MOT on T18 TSX expired on 17 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T18 TSX done?
T18 TSX was recorded at 146,706 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 7,607 miles a year.
Has T18 TSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 TSX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T18 TSX 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 TSX find?
T18 TSX failed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside rear anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front, and 14 more.

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