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Silver · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

V26 SLMMOT history

V26 SLM is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 22 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 79,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

V26 SLM silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
79,090 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 SLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
22 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 SLM was last recorded at 79,090 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 7,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,549 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,541 miles
Average per year
9,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,090 miles
  • 2025 – 71,549 miles
  • 2024 – 64,088 miles
  • 2023 – 55,320 miles
  • 2022 – 45,859 miles
  • 2021 – 33,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,090 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 1 Sept 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,090 miles (+7,541)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    79,090 miles
    Test number
    638813474817
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  2. Pass71,549 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    71,549 miles
    Test number
    420661056770
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail71,547 miles (+7,459)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,547 miles
    Test number
    832928275901
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake showing signs of heat
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake could feel better
  4. Pass64,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,088 miles
    Test number
    688584308275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake requires adjustment
  5. Fail64,088 miles (+8,768)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,088 miles
    Test number
    222795198135
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake requires adjustment
  6. Pass55,320 miles (+9,461)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    55,320 miles
    Test number
    483664968785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,859 miles (+12,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    45,859 miles
    Test number
    996437422330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass33,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    33,788 miles
    Test number
    121822283906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V26 SLM

Does V26 SLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 SLM is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 SLM?
The MOT on V26 SLM is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 SLM done?
V26 SLM was recorded at 79,090 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 9,926 miles a year.
Has V26 SLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 SLM has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V26 SLM 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 SLM find?
V26 SLM passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm + worn on inner edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm, and 2 more.

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