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Orange · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T500 LWSMOT history

T500 LWS is an orange diesel Kia Sportage first used on 17 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 119,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
119,748 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 LWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 LWS was last recorded at 119,748 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 4,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,534 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,214 miles
Average per year
8,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,748 miles
  • 2025 – 115,534 miles
  • 2024 – 112,703 miles
  • 2023 – 107,378 miles
  • 2022 – 97,905 miles
  • 2021 – 87,060 miles
  • 2020 – 83,769 miles
  • 2019 – 69,529 miles
  • 2018 – 44,999 miles
  • 2017 – 29,154 miles
  • 2016 – 27,482 miles
  • 2015 – 24,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,748 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion around rear suspension components

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front N/S + O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,748 miles (+4,214)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    119,748 miles
    Test number
    795886404184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion around rear suspension components

  2. Pass115,534 miles (+2,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    115,534 miles
    Test number
    882269833885
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underside components corroded

  3. Pass112,703 miles (+5,325)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    112,703 miles
    Test number
    687736445679
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear headlamp level sensor link rod cable tied to rear suspension
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,378 miles
    Test number
    905516667139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail107,378 miles (+9,473)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,378 miles
    Test number
    848536600565
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Service brake lagging in operation both front (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working flickering on and off during test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm , that bolts to floor mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm that bolts to floor mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure rear heatshield fouling off propshaft (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass97,905 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    97,905 miles
    Test number
    974902809565
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail97,905 miles (+10,845)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,905 miles
    Test number
    268786616017
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge

  8. Pass87,060 miles (+3,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,060 miles
    Test number
    617323195539
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass83,769 miles (+14,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,769 miles
    Test number
    805888739055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass69,529 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,529 miles
    Test number
    435580045918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail69,528 miles (+24,529)4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,528 miles
    Test number
    851867625479
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side of tyre showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass44,999 miles (+15,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,999 miles
    Test number
    872771460314
    • 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)

  13. Pass29,154 miles (+1,672)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,154 miles
    Test number
    537894446105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    27,482 miles
    Test number
    193241321491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail27,482 miles (+2,658)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,482 miles
    Test number
    198007084658
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass24,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,824 miles
    Test number
    450640610006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 LWS

Does T500 LWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 LWS is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 LWS?
The MOT on T500 LWS is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 LWS done?
T500 LWS was recorded at 119,748 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 8,599 miles a year.
Has T500 LWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 LWS has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T500 LWS 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 T500 LWS find?
T500 LWS passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear; oil leak, but not excessive differential; oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area, and 1 more.

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