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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y3 MAYMOT history

Y3 MAY is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 23 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 58,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

Y3 MAY silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
58,598 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 MAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 MAY was last recorded at 58,598 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 1,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,779 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,819 miles
Average per year
3,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,598 miles
  • 2025 – 56,779 miles
  • 2024 – 54,386 miles
  • 2023 – 52,214 miles
  • 2022 – 49,425 miles
  • 2021 – 47,109 miles
  • 2020 – 45,584 miles
  • 2019 – 42,710 miles
  • 2018 – 38,368 miles
  • 2017 – 33,776 miles
  • 2016 – 29,850 miles
  • 2015 – 24,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,598 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,598 miles (+1,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    58,598 miles
    Test number
    302176233968
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass56,779 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    56,779 miles
    Test number
    454951694469
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail56,778 miles (+2,392)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,778 miles
    Test number
    155426186147
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass54,386 miles (+2,172)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    54,386 miles
    Test number
    835830622371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,214 miles (+2,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    52,214 miles
    Test number
    833772307808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass49,425 miles (+2,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    49,425 miles
    Test number
    481089847238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass47,109 miles (+1,525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    47,109 miles
    Test number
    348755088174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
  8. Pass45,584 miles (+2,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    45,584 miles
    Test number
    735557731320
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass42,710 miles (+4,342)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,710 miles
    Test number
    121947462008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,368 miles (+4,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,368 miles
    Test number
    516553949694
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  11. Pass33,776 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,776 miles
    Test number
    747859411088
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  12. Fail33,773 miles (+3,923)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,773 miles
    Test number
    656698119728
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  13. Pass29,850 miles (+5,648)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,850 miles
    Test number
    618282876288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,202 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,202 miles
    Test number
    965160515198
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Fail24,202 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,202 miles
    Test number
    508220515190
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about Y3 MAY

Does Y3 MAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 MAY is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 MAY?
The MOT on Y3 MAY is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 MAY done?
Y3 MAY was recorded at 58,598 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 3,129 miles a year.
Has Y3 MAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 MAY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y3 MAY 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 MAY find?
Y3 MAY passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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