Kia Sportage
Orange · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc
T27 HJLMOT history
T27 HJL is an orange diesel Kia Sportage first used on 28 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 120,196 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 120,196 mi
- At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,563 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T27 HJL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 28 Dec 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T27 HJL was last recorded at 120,196 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 9,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Oct 2019: 26,616 miles, lower than 49,669 miles on 20 Dec 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 111,159 miles · 30 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,037 miles
- Average per year
- 9,563 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 120,196 miles
- 2024 – 111,159 miles
- 2023 – 99,562 miles
- 2022 – 84,845 miles
- 2021 – 74,554 miles
- 2020 – 62,750 miles
- 2019 – 26,616 miles
- 2018 – 49,669 miles
- 2017 – 39,616 miles
- 2016 – 31,655 miles
- 2015 – 24,868 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,196 miles
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 21 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,196 miles (+9,037)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 120,196 miles
- Test number
- 477911172311
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,159 miles4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 111,159 miles
- Test number
- 183023623532
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Fail111,159 miles (+11,597)4 major4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,159 miles
- Test number
- 606279351362
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Pass99,562 miles (+14,717)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 99,562 miles
- Test number
- 401139226648
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear hand brak need ajusting
Pass84,845 miles (+10,291)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 84,845 miles
- Test number
- 895616819137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,554 miles (+11,804)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 74,554 miles
- Test number
- 414984516198
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner sterring arm
Pass62,750 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 62,750 miles
- Test number
- 629384923138
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail62,750 miles (+36,134)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,750 miles
- Test number
- 515364121431
- MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass26,616 miles (-23,053)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 26,616 miles
- Test number
- 756511698738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,669 miles (+199)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 49,669 miles
- Test number
- 299000301077
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail49,470 miles (+9,854)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,470 miles
- Test number
- 996371699690
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass39,616 miles (+7,961)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 39,616 miles
- Test number
- 564712704516
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,655 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 31,655 miles
- Test number
- 489243808079
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail31,654 miles (+6,786)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,654 miles
- Test number
- 428203514953
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass24,868 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 24,868 miles
- Test number
- 901704125180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T27 HJL
- Does T27 HJL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T27 HJL is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T27 HJL?
- The MOT on T27 HJL is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T27 HJL done?
- T27 HJL was recorded at 120,196 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 9,563 miles a year.
- Has T27 HJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T27 HJL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on T27 HJL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T27 HJL find?
- T27 HJL passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.
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