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Kia Sportage

Red · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

Y15 ESSMOT history

Y15 ESS is a red diesel Kia Sportage first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 64,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

Y15 ESS red Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
64,093 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 ESS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 ESS was last recorded at 64,093 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 7,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,656 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,437 miles
Average per year
5,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,093 miles
  • 2025 – 56,656 miles
  • 2024 – 51,064 miles
  • 2023 – 45,940 miles
  • 2022 – 41,371 miles
  • 2021 – 34,972 miles
  • 2020 – 29,282 miles
  • 2019 – 22,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,093 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,093 miles (+7,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    64,093 miles
    Test number
    963919550728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass56,656 miles (+5,592)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    56,656 miles
    Test number
    313145307074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,064 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    51,064 miles
    Test number
    400579206256
    • 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))
  4. Fail51,040 miles (+5,100)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,040 miles
    Test number
    895755911901
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass45,940 miles (+4,569)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    45,940 miles
    Test number
    368557413073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,371 miles (+6,399)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,371 miles
    Test number
    128223848583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,972 miles (+5,690)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    34,972 miles
    Test number
    696682174834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,282 miles (+6,789)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    29,282 miles
    Test number
    968330500846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass22,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    22,493 miles
    Test number
    197387192472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  10. Fail22,493 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,493 miles
    Test number
    572638736254
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Questions about Y15 ESS

Does Y15 ESS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 ESS is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y15 ESS?
The MOT on Y15 ESS is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 ESS done?
Y15 ESS was recorded at 64,093 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 5,982 miles a year.
Has Y15 ESS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 ESS has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y15 ESS 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 Y15 ESS find?
Y15 ESS passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides.

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