
Kia Sportage
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc
Y3 FRAMOT history
Y3 FRA is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 14 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 96,290 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 96,290 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,307 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y3 FRA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 14 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y3 FRA was last recorded at 96,290 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 96,290 miles · 1 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,307 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,290 miles
- 2025 – 92,369 miles
- 2024 – 87,284 miles
- 2023 – 81,515 miles
- 2022 – 74,801 miles
- 2021 – 66,519 miles
- 2020 – 57,775 miles
- 2019 – 50,039 miles
- 2018 – 44,068 miles
- 2017 – 37,998 miles
- 2016 – 32,838 miles
- 2015 – 26,930 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 4 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,290 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 96,290 miles
- Test number
- 129134012250
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail96,290 miles (+3,921)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,290 miles
- Test number
- 316152631819
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass92,369 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 92,369 miles
- Test number
- 466773019166
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail92,369 miles (+5,085)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,369 miles
- Test number
- 579233592931
- MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass87,284 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 87,284 miles
- Test number
- 356425848674
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail87,284 miles (+5,769)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,284 miles
- Test number
- 834753956198
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass81,515 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 81,515 miles
- Test number
- 410491639658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,515 miles (+6,714)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,515 miles
- Test number
- 499501757102
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE WORN TO EXCESS (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE CORD EXPOSED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass74,801 miles (+8,282)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 74,801 miles
- Test number
- 293463576960
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass66,519 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 66,519 miles
- Test number
- 833773943951
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail66,519 miles (+8,744)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,519 miles
- Test number
- 341133650664
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass57,775 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 57,775 miles
- Test number
- 786377432470
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDiscs lipped
- AdvisoryEmissions not detected
- AdvisoryHandbrake a little high
- AdvisoryUndertrays + sill covers fitted
Fail57,775 miles (+7,736)1 dangerous11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,775 miles
- Test number
- 577340666064
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDiscs lipped
- AdvisoryEmissions not detected
- AdvisoryHandbrake a little high
- AdvisoryUndertrays + sill covers fitted
Pass50,039 miles (+5,971)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 50,039 miles
- Test number
- 159448031032
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEmissions not detected
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass44,068 miles (+6,070)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 44,068 miles
- Test number
- 731151170965
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass37,998 miles (+5,160)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 37,998 miles
- Test number
- 265147331888
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres
Pass32,838 miles (+5,908)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 32,838 miles
- Test number
- 809943862333
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres
Pass26,930 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 26,930 miles
- Test number
- 200574590453
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin estimate 2mm (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail26,930 miles2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,930 miles
- Test number
- 789705581673
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin estimate 2mm (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Questions about Y3 FRA
- Does Y3 FRA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 FRA is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y3 FRA?
- The MOT on Y3 FRA is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y3 FRA done?
- Y3 FRA was recorded at 96,290 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 6,307 miles a year.
- Has Y3 FRA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y3 FRA has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y3 FRA 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 Y3 FRA find?
- Y3 FRA passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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