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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

K20 LBGMOT history

K20 LBG is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 21 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

K20 LBG black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
135,928 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 LBG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 LBG was last recorded at 135,928 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 11,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,748 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,180 miles
Average per year
7,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,928 miles
  • 2025 – 124,748 miles
  • 2024 – 119,059 miles
  • 2023 – 112,359 miles
  • 2022 – 105,102 miles
  • 2021 – 99,397 miles
  • 2020 – 92,542 miles
  • 2019 – 83,699 miles
  • 2018 – 76,104 miles
  • 2017 – 67,492 miles
  • 2016 – 59,308 miles
  • 2015 – 58,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,928 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,928 miles (+11,180)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    135,928 miles
    Test number
    833517793459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass124,748 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,748 miles
    Test number
    479544719567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail124,635 miles (+5,576)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,635 miles
    Test number
    449872344465
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,059 miles (+6,700)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,059 miles
    Test number
    262974713593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,359 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,359 miles
    Test number
    115103561074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,355 miles (+7,253)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,355 miles
    Test number
    286042346166
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass105,102 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    105,102 miles
    Test number
    482649289477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail105,100 miles (+5,703)2 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,100 miles
    Test number
    215651732855
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass99,397 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,397 miles
    Test number
    569810477933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside unit (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever travel getting high

  10. Fail99,397 miles (+6,855)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,397 miles
    Test number
    680873300454
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside unit (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever travel getting high

  11. Pass92,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,542 miles
    Test number
    930798648031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,542 miles (+8,843)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,542 miles
    Test number
    780105536313
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass83,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,699 miles
    Test number
    353219514302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,697 miles (+7,593)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,697 miles
    Test number
    380902019624
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass76,104 miles (+8,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,104 miles
    Test number
    658813962211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass67,492 miles (+8,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,492 miles
    Test number
    421932098529
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass59,308 miles (+1,017)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,308 miles
    Test number
    372187245874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,291 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,291 miles
    Test number
    328526603399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,179 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,179 miles
    Test number
    836815834202
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K20 LBG

Does K20 LBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 LBG is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K20 LBG?
The MOT on K20 LBG is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K20 LBG done?
K20 LBG was recorded at 135,928 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 7,057 miles a year.
Has K20 LBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 LBG has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on K20 LBG 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 K20 LBG find?
K20 LBG passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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