Kia Sportage
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,991 cc
T444 RLPMOT history
T444 RLP is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 23 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,417 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 130,417 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,455 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T444 RLP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 23 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
T444 RLP was last recorded at 130,417 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 10,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 119,779 miles · 21 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,638 miles
- Average per year
- 5,455 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 130,417 miles
- 2024 – 119,779 miles
- 2023 – 106,466 miles
- 2022 – 92,459 miles
- 2021 – 92,401 miles
- 2020 – 84,966 miles
- 2019 – 84,286 miles
- 2017 – 83,862 miles
- 2016 – 83,485 miles
- 2015 – 83,110 miles
- 2014 – 80,541 miles
- 2013 – 78,295 miles
- 2012 – 75,758 miles
- 2011 – 67,717 miles
- 2010 – 61,433 miles
- 2009 – 53,401 miles
- 2008 – 34,155 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail130,417 miles
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested risk of brake pipe flexi failure (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed emits dense black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
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.
Suspension components corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 27 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail130,417 miles (+10,638)8 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,417 miles
- Test number
- 703956440246
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested risk of brake pipe flexi failure (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed emits dense black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass119,779 miles (+13,313)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 119,779 miles
- Test number
- 836767495339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,466 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 106,466 miles
- Test number
- 552849429077
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail106,466 miles (+14,007)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,466 miles
- Test number
- 365017865764
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS CROSS-MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass92,459 miles (+58)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 92,459 miles
- Test number
- 784131151218
- AdvisoryCovers fitted not allowing full inspection
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,401 miles (+7,435)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 92,401 miles
- Test number
- 701997756836
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,966 miles (+680)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 84,966 miles
- Test number
- 639786192478
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Pass84,286 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 84,286 miles
- Test number
- 616389024821
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail84,284 miles (+422)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,284 miles
- Test number
- 999470658230
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass83,862 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 83,862 miles
- Test number
- 136289767023
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCovers on sills
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Fail83,860 miles (+375)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,860 miles
- Test number
- 128192251072
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Braking system leaking rear brake pipe (front to rear) (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCovers on sills
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Pass83,485 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 83,485 miles
- Test number
- 296476558800
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside inner tie rod slight play
- AdvisoryRear suspension arms rusty
- AdvisoryMulti vee belt badly cracking
Fail83,485 miles (+375)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,485 miles
- Test number
- 756364554962
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside inner tie rod slight play
- AdvisoryRear suspension arms rusty
- AdvisoryMulti vee belt badly cracking
Pass83,110 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 83,110 miles
- Test number
- 556790415044
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
Fail83,110 miles (+2,569)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,110 miles
- Test number
- 344263763572
- FailureFront Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
Pass80,541 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 80,541 miles
- Test number
- 759848804371
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront subframe rusty
- NoteRear subframe rusty
Fail80,538 miles (+2,243)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,538 miles
- Test number
- 736474134256
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail78,295 miles2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,295 miles
- Test number
- 587883903254
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass78,295 miles (+2,537)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 78,295 miles
- Test number
- 599053303207
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass75,758 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 75,758 miles
- Test number
- 339090502265
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAir bag lamp on
Fail75,758 miles (+8,041)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,758 miles
- Test number
- 128910002287
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass67,717 miles (+6,284)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 67,717 miles
- Test number
- 878702201205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,433 miles (+8,032)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 61,433 miles
- Test number
- 554063800250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,401 miles (+19,246)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 53,401 miles
- Test number
- 831513889080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,155 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 34,155 miles
- Test number
- 483878758002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T444 RLP
- Does T444 RLP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T444 RLP expired on 22 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T444 RLP?
- The MOT on T444 RLP expired on 22 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T444 RLP done?
- T444 RLP was recorded at 130,417 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 5,455 miles a year.
- Has T444 RLP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T444 RLP has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T444 RLP 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 T444 RLP find?
- T444 RLP failed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: brake performance unable to be tested risk of brake pipe flexi failure; emissions unable to be completed emits dense black smoke; nearside rear seat belt retracting mechanism defective, and 8 more.
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