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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,975 cc

T838 CJOMOT history

T838 CJO is a silver petrol Kia Sportage first used on 5 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 117,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2025
Mileage
117,116 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T838 CJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,975 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T838 CJO was last recorded at 117,116 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 7,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,962 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
7,154 miles
Average per year
6,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,116 miles
  • 2024 – 109,962 miles
  • 2023 – 102,847 miles
  • 2022 – 96,444 miles
  • 2021 – 85,537 miles
  • 2020 – 78,921 miles
  • 2019 – 77,182 miles
  • 2018 – 73,647 miles
  • 2017 – 68,698 miles
  • 2016 – 62,147 miles
  • 2015 – 53,256 miles
  • 2014 – 45,193 miles
  • 2013 – 36,041 miles
  • 2012 – 28,327 miles
  • 2011 – 25,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail117,116 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor wont stay in the stowed position (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

What MOT failures 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 disc worn, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail117,116 miles (+7,154)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,116 miles
    Test number
    836812751276
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor wont stay in the stowed position (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  2. Pass109,962 miles (+6)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,962 miles
    Test number
    140888291676
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Fail109,956 miles (+7,109)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,956 miles
    Test number
    638283631093
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on dash

  4. Pass102,847 miles (+6,403)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,847 miles
    Test number
    656435084191
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi poor condition and slight blow
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust joints heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder side and suspension components slightly corroded

  5. Pass96,444 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    96,444 miles
    Test number
    372302612804
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint worn
    • AdvisoryFree play in nearside front strut top bearing

  6. Fail92,663 miles (+7,126)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,663 miles
    Test number
    423683456685
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint worn
    • AdvisoryFree play in nearside front strut top bearing

  7. Pass85,537 miles (+6,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    85,537 miles
    Test number
    669034452687
    • AdvisoryEvidence of brake bind on offside rear
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi joint in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFree play in nearside front top strut mount

  8. Pass78,921 miles (+1,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    78,921 miles
    Test number
    902850408307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass77,182 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    77,182 miles
    Test number
    111460826627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,148 miles (+3,501)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,148 miles
    Test number
    242522691539
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass73,647 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,647 miles
    Test number
    832317491477
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail73,646 miles (+4,948)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,646 miles
    Test number
    985206812120
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass68,698 miles (+6,551)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    68,698 miles
    Test number
    551525919679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass62,147 miles (+8,891)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,147 miles
    Test number
    519589852992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass53,256 miles (+8,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,256 miles
    Test number
    806348595084
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass45,193 miles (+9,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,193 miles
    Test number
    718412314166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass36,041 miles (+7,714)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,041 miles
    Test number
    899658493092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,327 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,327 miles
    Test number
    709884412102
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass28,327 miles (+2,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,327 miles
    Test number
    968644412123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass25,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,556 miles
    Test number
    757086481101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T838 CJO

Does T838 CJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T838 CJO expired on 22 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T838 CJO?
The MOT on T838 CJO expired on 22 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T838 CJO done?
T838 CJO was recorded at 117,116 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 6,420 miles a year.
Has T838 CJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T838 CJO has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T838 CJO 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 T838 CJO find?
T838 CJO failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 3 advisories: offside front inner brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaking; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced, and 6 more.

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