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White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

XWN 838MOT history

XWN 838 is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 30 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 57,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

XWN 838 white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
57,967 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XWN 838
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XWN 838 was last recorded at 57,967 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,960 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,967 miles
  • 2025 – 51,246 miles
  • 2024 – 44,766 miles
  • 2023 – 39,969 miles
  • 2022 – 32,595 miles
  • 2021 – 24,834 miles
  • 2020 – 19,260 miles
  • 2019 – 13,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,967 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber are corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,967 miles (+7)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    57,967 miles
    Test number
    295838365706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber are corroded
  2. Fail57,960 miles (+6,714)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,960 miles
    Test number
    670732022173
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber are corroded
  3. Pass51,246 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    51,246 miles
    Test number
    311337773863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail51,243 miles (+6,477)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,243 miles
    Test number
    311771458823
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass44,766 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    44,766 miles
    Test number
    491717452295
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Fail44,758 miles (+4,789)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,758 miles
    Test number
    597343095124
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsr trailing arm front bush bonding excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osr trailing arm front bush bonding excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Pass39,969 miles (+7,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    39,969 miles
    Test number
    426597924543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass32,595 miles (+7,761)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    32,595 miles
    Test number
    624825936205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,834 miles (+5,574)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    24,834 miles
    Test number
    599865755003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,260 miles (+5,440)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    19,260 miles
    Test number
    672679248940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    13,820 miles
    Test number
    122991843768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XWN 838

What vehicle is registration XWN 838 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XWN 838 on a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 30 Sept 2016. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does XWN 838 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XWN 838 is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on XWN 838?
The MOT on XWN 838 is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XWN 838 done?
XWN 838 was recorded at 57,967 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 6,383 miles a year.
Has XWN 838 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XWN 838 has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on XWN 838 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 XWN 838 find?
XWN 838 passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on inner edge; nearside rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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