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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

T27 KMLMOT history

T27 KML is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 30 Nov 2012. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 147,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
147,616 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2025
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T27 KML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
13 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T27 KML was last recorded at 147,616 miles on 13 May 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,616 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,616 miles
  • 2024 – 128,260 miles
  • 2023 – 108,152 miles
  • 2022 – 94,167 miles
  • 2021 – 92,705 miles
  • 2020 – 90,533 miles
  • 2019 – 88,063 miles
  • 2018 – 84,255 miles
  • 2017 – 78,018 miles
  • 2016 – 65,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,616 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,616 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    147,616 miles
    Test number
    349313949492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail147,616 miles (+19,356)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,616 miles
    Test number
    749344814321
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass128,260 miles (+20,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    128,260 miles
    Test number
    880780894538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,152 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    108,152 miles
    Test number
    331667692728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail108,136 miles (+13,969)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,136 miles
    Test number
    627704611163
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (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 at 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass94,167 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    94,167 miles
    Test number
    639964686519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,736 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,736 miles
    Test number
    174269786336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,705 miles (+2,172)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,705 miles
    Test number
    196456510328
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) STEERING RACK WORN TO EXCESS (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,533 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,533 miles
    Test number
    459647599273
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail90,532 miles (+2,469)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,532 miles
    Test number
    491709269012
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass88,063 miles (+3,808)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,063 miles
    Test number
    439729522926
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass84,255 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,255 miles
    Test number
    422271202918
    • 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)

  13. Fail84,254 miles (+6,236)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,254 miles
    Test number
    975295592252
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play [inner rack end] (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  14. Pass78,018 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,018 miles
    Test number
    197826871470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,430 miles (+11,745)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,430 miles
    Test number
    707175978018
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  16. Pass65,685 miles (+171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,685 miles
    Test number
    283315776851
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail65,514 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,514 miles
    Test number
    856310683473
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T27 KML

Does T27 KML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T27 KML expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T27 KML?
The MOT on T27 KML expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T27 KML done?
T27 KML was recorded at 147,616 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2025, an average of 8,776 miles a year.
Has T27 KML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T27 KML has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T27 KML 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 T27 KML find?
T27 KML passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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