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Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc

T3 MEFMOT history

T3 MEF is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 5 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 45,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
45,338 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 MEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
5 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 MEF was last recorded at 45,338 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 1,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,225 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,113 miles
Average per year
2,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,338 miles
  • 2025 – 44,225 miles
  • 2024 – 42,842 miles
  • 2023 – 41,464 miles
  • 2022 – 38,966 miles
  • 2021 – 35,979 miles
  • 2020 – 33,510 miles
  • 2019 – 30,587 miles
  • 2018 – 25,197 miles
  • 2017 – 20,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,338 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 31 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,338 miles (+1,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    45,338 miles
    Test number
    990564032426
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass44,225 miles (+1,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    44,225 miles
    Test number
    605939760575
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass42,842 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    42,842 miles
    Test number
    176390820671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail42,838 miles (+1,374)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,838 miles
    Test number
    584562419361
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass41,464 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    41,464 miles
    Test number
    431769497893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail41,428 miles (+2,462)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,428 miles
    Test number
    928583843716
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass38,966 miles (+2,987)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    38,966 miles
    Test number
    571305035755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,979 miles (+2,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    35,979 miles
    Test number
    947603807994
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNear and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

  9. Pass33,510 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    33,510 miles
    Test number
    813868743439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,587 miles (+5,390)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    30,587 miles
    Test number
    845192900077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,197 miles (+4,828)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    25,197 miles
    Test number
    576531196645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,369 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    20,369 miles
    Test number
    439621306035
    • 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)

Questions about T3 MEF

Does T3 MEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 MEF is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 MEF?
The MOT on T3 MEF is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 MEF done?
T3 MEF was recorded at 45,338 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 2,768 miles a year.
Has T3 MEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 MEF has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T3 MEF 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 T3 MEF find?
T3 MEF passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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