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Kia Sportage

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,685 cc

X3 SAOMOT history

X3 SAO is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 27 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 76,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

X3 SAO black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
76,368 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 SAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 SAO was last recorded at 76,368 miles on 8 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,368 miles · 7 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,368 miles
  • 2025 – 73,294 miles
  • 2024 – 68,632 miles
  • 2023 – 62,837 miles
  • 2022 – 57,807 miles
  • 2021 – 53,604 miles
  • 2020 – 51,658 miles
  • 2019 – 48,002 miles
  • 2018 – 43,946 miles
  • 2017 – 39,385 miles
  • 2016 – 34,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,368 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 20 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    76,368 miles
    Test number
    246363982832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail76,368 miles (+3,074)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,368 miles
    Test number
    915267745042
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass73,294 miles (+4,662)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    73,294 miles
    Test number
    152684768582
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass68,632 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    68,632 miles
    Test number
    190219102595
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail68,631 miles (+5,794)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,631 miles
    Test number
    341476496677
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass62,837 miles (+5,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    62,837 miles
    Test number
    148758165485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass57,807 miles (+4,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    57,807 miles
    Test number
    943784601222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass53,604 miles (+1,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    53,604 miles
    Test number
    904835295845
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs rusty
  9. Pass51,658 miles (+3,656)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    51,658 miles
    Test number
    337785160981
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracked in treads
    • AdvisoryRear tyres low and cracked in treads
  10. Pass48,002 miles (+4,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,002 miles
    Test number
    502933732967
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking in tread
  11. Pass43,946 miles (+4,561)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,946 miles
    Test number
    540207125709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,385 miles (+4,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    39,385 miles
    Test number
    662035609690
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
  13. Pass34,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,475 miles
    Test number
    825012217411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 SAO

Does X3 SAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 SAO is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 SAO?
The MOT on X3 SAO is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 SAO done?
X3 SAO was recorded at 76,368 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 4,240 miles a year.
Has X3 SAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 SAO has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X3 SAO 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 X3 SAO find?
X3 SAO passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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