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White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,998 cc

T23 OPEMOT history

T23 OPE is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 8 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 92,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
92,076 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 OPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 OPE was last recorded at 92,076 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 7,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,399 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,677 miles
Average per year
6,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,076 miles
  • 2025 – 84,399 miles
  • 2024 – 77,659 miles
  • 2023 – 70,039 miles
  • 2022 – 62,046 miles
  • 2021 – 52,804 miles
  • 2020 – 48,314 miles
  • 2019 – 45,125 miles
  • 2018 – 42,885 miles
  • 2017 – 40,487 miles
  • 2016 – 26,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,076 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,076 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    92,076 miles
    Test number
    111535838492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail92,074 miles (+7,675)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,074 miles
    Test number
    283623895020
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to condition of rear tyres and requiring a decelerometer brake test (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass84,399 miles (+6,740)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    84,399 miles
    Test number
    167465585221
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass77,659 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    77,659 miles
    Test number
    139708264455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail77,658 miles (+7,619)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,658 miles
    Test number
    492768422853
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass70,039 miles (+7,993)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,039 miles
    Test number
    865462549463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    62,046 miles
    Test number
    809537002002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,046 miles (+9,242)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,046 miles
    Test number
    389220437659
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass52,804 miles (+4,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    52,804 miles
    Test number
    169192963545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass48,314 miles (+3,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,314 miles
    Test number
    120771462446
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass45,125 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,125 miles
    Test number
    463902172574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,885 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,885 miles
    Test number
    779518445101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,487 miles (+13,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,487 miles
    Test number
    281892917959
    • 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)

  14. Pass26,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,628 miles
    Test number
    798987232298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T23 OPE

Does T23 OPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 OPE is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 OPE?
The MOT on T23 OPE is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 OPE done?
T23 OPE was recorded at 92,076 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 6,562 miles a year.
Has T23 OPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 OPE has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T23 OPE 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 T23 OPE find?
T23 OPE passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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