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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T3 SEDMOT history

T3 SED is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 12 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 107,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,134 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 SED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 SED was last recorded at 107,134 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 8,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,161 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,973 miles
Average per year
7,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,134 miles
  • 2025 – 98,161 miles
  • 2024 – 89,055 miles
  • 2023 – 79,357 miles
  • 2022 – 71,579 miles
  • 2021 – 68,089 miles
  • 2020 – 61,193 miles
  • 2019 – 52,794 miles
  • 2018 – 46,618 miles
  • 2017 – 41,854 miles
  • 2016 – 37,261 miles
  • 2015 – 28,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,134 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,134 miles
    Test number
    577399074669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail107,134 miles (+8,973)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,134 miles
    Test number
    353247073806
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • 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 Nail in tyre

  3. Pass98,161 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,161 miles
    Test number
    492173678883
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail98,161 miles (+9,106)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,161 miles
    Test number
    570002908197
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,055 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,055 miles
    Test number
    783175361207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,054 miles (+9,697)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,054 miles
    Test number
    344418729211
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass79,357 miles (+7,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,357 miles
    Test number
    296831568794
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine wet with oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,579 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,579 miles
    Test number
    361951372696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,089 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,089 miles
    Test number
    547633858713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,023 miles (+6,830)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,023 miles
    Test number
    947492775901
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass61,193 miles (+8,399)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,193 miles
    Test number
    773646851287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,794 miles (+6,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,794 miles
    Test number
    763187911025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass46,618 miles (+4,764)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    46,618 miles
    Test number
    255025537495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,854 miles (+4,593)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,854 miles
    Test number
    716226689919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,261 miles (+9,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,261 miles
    Test number
    466411382704
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass28,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,249 miles
    Test number
    328057295171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 SED

Does T3 SED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 SED is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 SED?
The MOT on T3 SED is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 SED done?
T3 SED was recorded at 107,134 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 7,330 miles a year.
Has T3 SED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 SED has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T3 SED 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 SED find?
T3 SED passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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