Kia logo

Kia Sportage

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,591 cc

V16 COVMOT history

V16 COV is a black petrol Kia Sportage first used on 31 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 92,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

V16 COV black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
92,265 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,155 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V16 COV in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V16 COV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 COV was last recorded at 92,265 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,251 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
8,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,265 miles
  • 2024 – 86,124 miles
  • 2023 – 80,403 miles
  • 2022 – 74,407 miles
  • 2021 – 65,423 miles
  • 2020 – 56,213 miles
  • 2019 – 48,277 miles
  • 2018 – 39,026 miles
  • 2017 – 26,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,265 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,265 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    92,265 miles
    Test number
    858186824116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail92,251 miles (+6,127)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,251 miles
    Test number
    833246778837
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,124 miles (+5,721)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,124 miles
    Test number
    194587826048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,403 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,403 miles
    Test number
    955716956588
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail80,403 miles (+5,996)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,403 miles
    Test number
    221010740481
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass74,407 miles (+8,984)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,407 miles
    Test number
    788890605908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,423 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,423 miles
    Test number
    620706429097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail65,423 miles (+9,210)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,423 miles
    Test number
    605178644678
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass56,213 miles (+7,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,213 miles
    Test number
    591166252423
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  10. Pass48,277 miles (+9,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,277 miles
    Test number
    526217860999
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass39,026 miles (+12,069)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,026 miles
    Test number
    198047720712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,957 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    26,957 miles
    Test number
    296617152845
    • 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)

Questions about V16 COV

Does V16 COV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 COV is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V16 COV?
The MOT on V16 COV is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 COV done?
V16 COV was recorded at 92,265 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 8,155 miles a year.
Has V16 COV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 COV has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V16 COV 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 V16 COV find?
V16 COV passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

Related registrations

Browse all V16C registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.