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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,700 cc

J9 LYPMOT history

J9 LYP is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 17 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 94,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

J9 LYP white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
94,095 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 LYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 LYP was last recorded at 94,095 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 7,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,477 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,618 miles
Average per year
7,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,095 miles
  • 2025 – 86,477 miles
  • 2023 – 76,143 miles
  • 2022 – 68,089 miles
  • 2021 – 59,950 miles
  • 2020 – 51,101 miles
  • 2019 – 45,216 miles
  • 2018 – 38,124 miles
  • 2017 – 30,195 miles
  • 2016 – 24,355 miles
  • 2015 – 18,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,095 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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,095 miles (+7,618)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    94,095 miles
    Test number
    711820966624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    86,477 miles
    Test number
    199502791140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail86,477 miles (+10,334)3 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,477 miles
    Test number
    843613672066
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension rod likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  4. Pass76,143 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,143 miles
    Test number
    718776497811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  5. Fail76,143 miles (+8,054)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,143 miles
    Test number
    324827312071
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  6. Pass68,089 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,089 miles
    Test number
    403467505008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail68,089 miles (+8,139)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,089 miles
    Test number
    746091692576
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass59,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,950 miles
    Test number
    934545173825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,950 miles (+8,849)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,950 miles
    Test number
    430134924334
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass51,101 miles (+5,885)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,101 miles
    Test number
    387505317722
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on both front on inner face (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))
  11. Pass45,216 miles (+7,092)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,216 miles
    Test number
    291842233565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,124 miles (+7,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    38,124 miles
    Test number
    752061645859
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass30,195 miles (+5,840)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,195 miles
    Test number
    830747847662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,355 miles (+6,291)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    24,355 miles
    Test number
    780592949186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    18,064 miles
    Test number
    235208958149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 LYP

Does J9 LYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 LYP is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 LYP?
The MOT on J9 LYP is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 LYP done?
J9 LYP was recorded at 94,095 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 7,356 miles a year.
Has J9 LYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 LYP has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 LYP 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 J9 LYP find?
J9 LYP passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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