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Orange · Diesel · 2013 · 1,685 cc

L111 PMAMOT history

L111 PMA is an orange diesel Kia Sportage first used on 15 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 99,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

L111 PMA orange Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
99,830 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 PMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
15 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 PMA was last recorded at 99,830 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 5,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,021 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,809 miles
Average per year
6,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,830 miles
  • 2025 – 94,021 miles
  • 2024 – 87,833 miles
  • 2023 – 82,795 miles
  • 2022 – 74,758 miles
  • 2021 – 67,740 miles
  • 2020 – 64,111 miles
  • 2019 – 55,911 miles
  • 2018 – 47,833 miles
  • 2017 – 39,414 miles
  • 2016 – 30,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,830 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right hand bush starting to split and has slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,830 miles (+5,809)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    99,830 miles
    Test number
    668088914295
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass94,021 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,021 miles
    Test number
    652068166136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail94,021 miles (+6,188)1 dangerous5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,021 miles
    Test number
    460257345965
    • DangerousFuel tank heat shield insecure, risk of complete detachment
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass87,833 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    87,833 miles
    Test number
    323706015447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right hand bush starting to split and has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split and has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left hand bush starting to split and has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split and has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear showing slight white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded as well as mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail87,829 miles (+5,034)1 dangerous6 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,829 miles
    Test number
    291137022887
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front track control arm bush worn to the point its resting against subframe ( bush and ball joint arm at front ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front disc fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded lipped and wearing thin ** strong advise change ** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right hand bush starting to split and has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split and has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded lipped and wearing thin ** strong advise change ** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left hand bush starting to split and has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split and has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear showing slight white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc inner face pitted with corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded as well as mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass82,795 miles (+8,037)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,795 miles
    Test number
    574327644543
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass74,758 miles (+7,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,758 miles
    Test number
    956099094937
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass67,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,740 miles
    Test number
    688628454881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail67,740 miles (+3,629)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,740 miles
    Test number
    503340199338
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass64,111 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,111 miles
    Test number
    275394657550
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Fail64,111 miles (+8,200)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,111 miles
    Test number
    914253408251
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass55,911 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,911 miles
    Test number
    497040182548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Fail55,911 miles (+8,078)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,911 miles
    Test number
    417760028728
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass47,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    47,833 miles
    Test number
    326884001633
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted & undertray
  15. Fail47,831 miles (+8,417)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,831 miles
    Test number
    508630201809
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted & undertray
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are heavily lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are heavily lipped (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass39,414 miles (+8,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    39,414 miles
    Test number
    528256462255
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  17. Pass30,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    30,563 miles
    Test number
    178221407116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,563 miles2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,563 miles
    Test number
    490357869678
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper torn

Questions about L111 PMA

Does L111 PMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 PMA is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 PMA?
The MOT on L111 PMA is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 PMA done?
L111 PMA was recorded at 99,830 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 6,867 miles a year.
Has L111 PMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 PMA has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L111 PMA 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 L111 PMA find?
L111 PMA passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush., and 3 more.

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