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Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,991 cc

T21 ABHMOT history

T21 ABH is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 31 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2026
Mileage
117,148 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 ABH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 ABH was last recorded at 117,148 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,116 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
6,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,148 miles
  • 2024 – 116,277 miles
  • 2023 – 114,586 miles
  • 2022 – 109,022 miles
  • 2021 – 101,503 miles
  • 2020 – 94,811 miles
  • 2019 – 85,896 miles
  • 2018 – 81,530 miles
  • 2017 – 76,343 miles
  • 2016 – 70,120 miles
  • 2015 – 63,115 miles
  • 2014 – 57,495 miles
  • 2013 – 50,930 miles
  • 2012 – 42,708 miles
  • 2011 – 34,643 miles
  • 2010 – 26,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,148 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on the min mark (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,148 miles (+32)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,148 miles
    Test number
    665745739471
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Fail117,116 miles (+839)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,116 miles
    Test number
    622528089611
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake performance unable to be tested rear pads (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass116,277 miles (+1,691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    116,277 miles
    Test number
    681286724842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,586 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    114,586 miles
    Test number
    979517498830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail114,554 miles (+5,532)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,554 miles
    Test number
    240633348076
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,022 miles (+7,519)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,022 miles
    Test number
    963107829812
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass101,503 miles (+6,692)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,503 miles
    Test number
    781746925931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,811 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,811 miles
    Test number
    707421054774
    • 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))

  9. Fail94,811 miles (+8,915)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,811 miles
    Test number
    262809699069
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  10. Pass85,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,896 miles
    Test number
    228988430897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,896 miles (+4,366)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,896 miles
    Test number
    139402999639
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass81,530 miles (+5,187)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,530 miles
    Test number
    211419684714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,343 miles (+6,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,343 miles
    Test number
    299104210235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass70,120 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,120 miles
    Test number
    649333580656
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on the min mark (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail70,064 miles (+6,949)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,064 miles
    Test number
    770206187617
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall to tread cracked (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on the min mark (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass63,115 miles (+5,620)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,115 miles
    Test number
    635034295034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs inner faces slightly worn and pitted

  17. Pass57,495 miles (+6,565)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,495 miles
    Test number
    966192194043
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are slightly worn

  18. Pass50,930 miles (+68)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,930 miles
    Test number
    399815203163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are slightly worn
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads are wearing on the very outer edges

  19. Fail50,862 miles (+8,154)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,862 miles
    Test number
    175558793440
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are slightly worn
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads are wearing on the very outer edges

  20. Pass42,708 miles (+8,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,708 miles
    Test number
    927444892021
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass34,643 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,643 miles
    Test number
    428167491039
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHandbrake lever getting high
    • NoteOffside rear tyre pershing

  22. Fail34,642 miles (+7,846)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,642 miles
    Test number
    389987091019
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHandbrake lever getting high
    • NoteOffside rear tyre pershing

  23. Pass26,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    26,796 miles
    Test number
    634603300137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 ABH

Does T21 ABH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T21 ABH expired on 13 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T21 ABH?
The MOT on T21 ABH expired on 13 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T21 ABH done?
T21 ABH was recorded at 117,148 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 6,056 miles a year.
Has T21 ABH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 ABH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T21 ABH 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 T21 ABH find?
T21 ABH passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside, and 1 more.

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