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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

V23 TRLMOT history

V23 TRL is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 20 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 109,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

V23 TRL white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
109,308 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 TRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 TRL was last recorded at 109,308 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 4,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,078 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,230 miles
Average per year
7,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,308 miles
  • 2025 – 105,078 miles
  • 2024 – 96,438 miles
  • 2023 – 88,835 miles
  • 2022 – 82,627 miles
  • 2021 – 76,552 miles
  • 2020 – 70,482 miles
  • 2019 – 63,754 miles
  • 2018 – 59,017 miles
  • 2017 – 51,997 miles
  • 2016 – 41,850 miles
  • 2015 – 29,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,308 miles
  • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,308 miles (+4,230)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    109,308 miles
    Test number
    655857133579
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass105,078 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    105,078 miles
    Test number
    515825911289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail105,078 miles (+8,640)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,078 miles
    Test number
    407743949379
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass96,438 miles (+7,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,438 miles
    Test number
    367656550184
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass88,835 miles (+6,208)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,835 miles
    Test number
    790588556281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,627 miles (+6,075)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,627 miles
    Test number
    961133731347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,552 miles (+6,070)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,552 miles
    Test number
    628972454320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass70,482 miles (+6,728)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,482 miles
    Test number
    941753990230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,754 miles (+4,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,754 miles
    Test number
    313691097775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass59,017 miles (+7,020)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,017 miles
    Test number
    341698842416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,997 miles (+10,147)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,997 miles
    Test number
    821360505187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,850 miles
    Test number
    652812069975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,850 miles (+12,268)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,850 miles
    Test number
    835012667035
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass29,582 miles (+156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,582 miles
    Test number
    367261345191
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail29,426 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,426 miles
    Test number
    888301035156
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about V23 TRL

Does V23 TRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 TRL is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 TRL?
The MOT on V23 TRL is valid until 4 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 TRL done?
V23 TRL was recorded at 109,308 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 7,415 miles a year.
Has V23 TRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 TRL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on V23 TRL 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 TRL find?
V23 TRL passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front suspension components corroded; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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