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White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,685 cc

V23 FAYMOT history

V23 FAY is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 26 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 60,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

V23 FAY white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
60,999 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 FAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 FAY was last recorded at 60,999 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 2,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,885 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,114 miles
Average per year
4,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,999 miles
  • 2025 – 58,885 miles
  • 2024 – 56,471 miles
  • 2023 – 53,582 miles
  • 2022 – 50,379 miles
  • 2021 – 47,368 miles
  • 2020 – 44,050 miles
  • 2019 – 38,564 miles
  • 2018 – 31,935 miles
  • 2017 – 24,753 miles
  • 2016 – 18,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,999 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTiming chain excessively noisy

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,999 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    60,999 miles
    Test number
    134325893426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTiming chain excessively noisy
  2. Fail60,999 miles (+2,114)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,999 miles
    Test number
    967007105988
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTiming chain excessively noisy
  3. Pass58,885 miles (+2,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    58,885 miles
    Test number
    734910118356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass56,471 miles (+2,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    56,471 miles
    Test number
    619775147494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass53,582 miles (+3,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    53,582 miles
    Test number
    108595664518
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass50,379 miles (+3,011)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    50,379 miles
    Test number
    199591624604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,368 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    47,368 miles
    Test number
    316394847182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,050 miles (+5,486)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    44,050 miles
    Test number
    485652294500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,564 miles (+6,629)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,564 miles
    Test number
    420852964394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,935 miles (+7,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    31,935 miles
    Test number
    645875471021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass24,753 miles (+6,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    24,753 miles
    Test number
    489968680987
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs lipped
  12. Pass18,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    18,445 miles
    Test number
    517011942563
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about V23 FAY

Does V23 FAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 FAY is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 FAY?
The MOT on V23 FAY is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 FAY done?
V23 FAY was recorded at 60,999 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 4,259 miles a year.
Has V23 FAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 FAY has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V23 FAY 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 V23 FAY find?
V23 FAY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; timing chain excessively noisy.

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