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Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,591 cc

T40 HLFMOT history

T40 HLF is a black petrol Kia Sportage first used on 3 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 71,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
71,702 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 HLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
3 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 HLF was last recorded at 71,702 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 4,414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,288 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,414 miles
Average per year
6,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,702 miles
  • 2025 – 67,288 miles
  • 2024 – 65,446 miles
  • 2023 – 56,596 miles
  • 2022 – 49,956 miles
  • 2021 – 42,296 miles
  • 2020 – 39,591 miles
  • 2019 – 27,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,702 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,702 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    71,702 miles
    Test number
    575639611331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail71,700 miles (+4,412)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,700 miles
    Test number
    764318815218
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass67,288 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    67,288 miles
    Test number
    888073576192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail67,288 miles (+1,842)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,288 miles
    Test number
    960934290073
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass65,446 miles (+2,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    65,446 miles
    Test number
    572369757836
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Fail63,446 miles (+6,850)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,446 miles
    Test number
    490747895814
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
  7. Pass56,596 miles (+6,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    56,596 miles
    Test number
    263058066721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
  8. Pass49,956 miles (+7,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    49,956 miles
    Test number
    437018364918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass42,296 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    42,296 miles
    Test number
    586841557377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail42,281 miles (+2,690)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,281 miles
    Test number
    642686073873
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass39,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    39,591 miles
    Test number
    124828609442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,591 miles (+12,295)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,591 miles
    Test number
    901920480766
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass27,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    27,296 miles
    Test number
    112605704543
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smeering

Questions about T40 HLF

Does T40 HLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 HLF is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 HLF?
The MOT on T40 HLF is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 HLF done?
T40 HLF was recorded at 71,702 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 6,262 miles a year.
Has T40 HLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 HLF has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 HLF 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 T40 HLF find?
T40 HLF passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear nail in tyre; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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