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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T883 VFLMOT history

T883 VFL is a black petrol Kia Sportage first used on 20 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 116,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
116,969 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T883 VFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T883 VFL was last recorded at 116,969 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,963 miles · 5 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,969 miles
  • 2025 – 116,528 miles
  • 2024 – 116,218 miles
  • 2023 – 115,542 miles
  • 2021 – 115,043 miles
  • 2020 – 114,619 miles
  • 2019 – 114,429 miles
  • 2018 – 113,813 miles
  • 2017 – 113,080 miles
  • 2016 – 112,466 miles
  • 2015 – 111,984 miles
  • 2014 – 111,308 miles
  • 2013 – 110,805 miles
  • 2012 – 109,594 miles
  • 2011 – 108,004 miles
  • 2009 – 107,992 miles
  • 2008 – 103,938 miles
  • 2007 – 94,702 miles
  • 2006 – 89,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,969 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008

  • Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,969 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    116,969 miles
    Test number
    437836449655
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail116,963 miles (+435)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,963 miles
    Test number
    557361412839
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low Os on lowest limit (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass116,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    116,528 miles
    Test number
    168578604133
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail116,528 miles (+310)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,528 miles
    Test number
    487096080699
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass116,218 miles (+676)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    116,218 miles
    Test number
    723076826735
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHorn weak

  6. Pass115,542 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    115,542 miles
    Test number
    451696647826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,043 miles (+424)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,043 miles
    Test number
    502090726915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panarm rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass114,619 miles (+190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,619 miles
    Test number
    278447815820
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass114,429 miles (+616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,429 miles
    Test number
    642431357124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass113,813 miles (+733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    113,813 miles
    Test number
    701266442279
    • AdvisoryRear brake application uneven
    • AdvisoryBonnet lagging deteriorating

  11. Pass113,080 miles (+614)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,080 miles
    Test number
    631165420275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cut in sidewall
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock mounts corroded

  12. Pass112,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,466 miles
    Test number
    347616948053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,466 miles (+482)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,466 miles
    Test number
    143049571606
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass111,984 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    111,984 miles
    Test number
    175808729131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,308 miles (+503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    111,308 miles
    Test number
    868050674208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass110,805 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    110,805 miles
    Test number
    775760163204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,801 miles (+1,207)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,801 miles
    Test number
    129967153296
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass109,594 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    109,594 miles
    Test number
    497681962219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail109,590 miles (+1,586)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,590 miles
    Test number
    409117152273
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
    • NoteCAR IS LEANING TO ONE SIDE

  20. Pass108,004 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    108,004 miles
    Test number
    995398041279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail107,999 miles (+7)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,999 miles
    Test number
    678265841298
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition

  22. Pass107,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    107,992 miles
    Test number
    191848509225
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail107,992 miles (+4,054)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,992 miles
    Test number
    692914809268
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass103,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    103,938 miles
    Test number
    660824628293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail103,938 miles (+12)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,938 miles
    Test number
    184931428217
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail103,926 miles (+9,224)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,926 miles
    Test number
    570453028145
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass94,702 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    94,702 miles
    Test number
    652837107157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail94,701 miles (+5,165)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,701 miles
    Test number
    734345087072
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass89,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    89,536 miles
    Test number
    100696526009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T883 VFL

Does T883 VFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T883 VFL is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T883 VFL?
The MOT on T883 VFL is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T883 VFL done?
T883 VFL was recorded at 116,969 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 1,329 miles a year.
Has T883 VFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T883 VFL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T883 VFL 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 T883 VFL find?
T883 VFL passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; front oil leak, but not excessive diff; offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play marked in yellow.

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