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Brown · Petrol · 2011 · 1,591 cc

V26 GECMOT history

V26 GEC is a brown petrol Kia Sportage first used on 22 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 85,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

V26 GEC brown Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
85,198 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 GEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 GEC was last recorded at 85,198 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,182 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
5,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,198 miles
  • 2025 – 79,067 miles
  • 2024 – 78,576 miles
  • 2023 – 76,577 miles
  • 2022 – 73,719 miles
  • 2021 – 70,377 miles
  • 2020 – 66,009 miles
  • 2019 – 59,813 miles
  • 2018 – 52,071 miles
  • 2017 – 40,506 miles
  • 2016 – 34,241 miles
  • 2015 – 27,410 miles
  • 2014 – 20,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,198 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,198 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    85,198 miles
    Test number
    252799248868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,182 miles (+6,115)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,182 miles
    Test number
    912177870567
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass79,067 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    79,067 miles
    Test number
    778172170903
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail79,065 miles (+489)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,065 miles
    Test number
    774130623788
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass78,576 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    78,576 miles
    Test number
    772716679022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,577 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    76,577 miles
    Test number
    325412988884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,719 miles (+3,342)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,719 miles
    Test number
    227135927558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass70,377 miles (+4,368)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,377 miles
    Test number
    465361725403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,009 miles (+6,196)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,009 miles
    Test number
    673080288534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,813 miles (+7,742)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,813 miles
    Test number
    498978708899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,071 miles (+11,565)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,071 miles
    Test number
    598373635869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,506 miles (+6,265)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,506 miles
    Test number
    649357762452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,241 miles (+6,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,241 miles
    Test number
    316149535603
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass27,410 miles (+6,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,410 miles
    Test number
    689557495196
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass20,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    20,547 miles
    Test number
    717863294111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V26 GEC

Does V26 GEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 GEC is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 GEC?
The MOT on V26 GEC is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 GEC done?
V26 GEC was recorded at 85,198 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 5,283 miles a year.
Has V26 GEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 GEC has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V26 GEC 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 V26 GEC find?
V26 GEC passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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