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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

V23 KELMOT history

V23 KEL is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 26 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 116,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

V23 KEL black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,333 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 KEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 KEL was last recorded at 116,333 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,224 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
109 miles
Average per year
7,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,333 miles
  • 2025 – 101,170 miles
  • 2024 – 80,036 miles
  • 2023 – 70,801 miles
  • 2022 – 61,091 miles
  • 2021 – 60,709 miles
  • 2020 – 60,195 miles
  • 2019 – 58,274 miles
  • 2018 – 55,070 miles
  • 2017 – 49,435 miles
  • 2016 – 43,253 miles
  • 2015 – 36,284 miles
  • 2014 – 29,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,333 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,333 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,333 miles
    Test number
    710153557480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,224 miles (+15,054)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,224 miles
    Test number
    135380976822
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass101,170 miles (+21,134)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    101,170 miles
    Test number
    659618448548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,036 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,036 miles
    Test number
    330346056567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,034 miles (+9,233)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,034 miles
    Test number
    695872773835
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass70,801 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,801 miles
    Test number
    719677272361
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPBT,,,,P3,,,((0.51)),,,,235/55/18 X 4,,
  7. Fail70,801 miles (+9,710)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,801 miles
    Test number
    914926319222
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPBT,,,,P3,,,((0.51)),,,,235/55/18 X 4,,
  8. Pass61,091 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,091 miles
    Test number
    547912688819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,709 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,709 miles
    Test number
    382207354345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,195 miles (+1,921)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,195 miles
    Test number
    865711853880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,274 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,274 miles
    Test number
    786932143287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,070 miles (+5,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    55,070 miles
    Test number
    715638044653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  13. Pass49,435 miles (+6,182)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,435 miles
    Test number
    304014835365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,253 miles (+6,969)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,253 miles
    Test number
    750079359113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,284 miles (+7,200)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,284 miles
    Test number
    970618230088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,084 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,084 miles
    Test number
    467170404362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,975 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,975 miles
    Test number
    565697494265
    • FailureFront Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Questions about V23 KEL

Does V23 KEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 KEL is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 KEL?
The MOT on V23 KEL is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 KEL done?
V23 KEL was recorded at 116,333 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 7,689 miles a year.
Has V23 KEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 KEL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V23 KEL 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 KEL find?
V23 KEL passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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