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Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,591 cc

L14 RLCMOT history

L14 RLC is a silver petrol Kia Sportage first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 152,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

L14 RLC silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
152,343 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L14 RLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L14 RLC was last recorded at 152,343 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jun 2017: 55,775 miles, lower than 56,711 miles on 24 Feb 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
152,341 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,343 miles
  • 2025 – 135,880 miles
  • 2024 – 128,841 miles
  • 2023 – 122,114 miles
  • 2022 – 111,118 miles
  • 2021 – 100,858 miles
  • 2020 – 91,359 miles
  • 2019 – 77,938 miles
  • 2018 – 63,469 miles
  • 2017 – 55,775 miles
  • 2016 – 44,588 miles
  • 2014 – 27,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,343 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,343 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    152,343 miles
    Test number
    996662984359
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail152,341 miles (+16,461)1 major2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,341 miles
    Test number
    841493052422
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testRoad wheel fixing missing 3 X tyres (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,880 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    135,880 miles
    Test number
    151379064505
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield corroded/loose from fixture
    • AdvisoryUnderside components corroded

  4. Fail135,880 miles (+7,039)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,880 miles
    Test number
    999339110387
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high also low (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield corroded/loose from fixture
    • AdvisoryUnderside components corroded

  5. Pass128,841 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    128,841 miles
    Test number
    609810631093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail128,796 miles (+6,682)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,796 miles
    Test number
    730637960894
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,114 miles (+10,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    122,114 miles
    Test number
    587269887448
    • 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))

  8. Pass111,118 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    111,118 miles
    Test number
    926205840365
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail111,118 miles (+10,260)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,118 miles
    Test number
    727400890502
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass100,858 miles (+9,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,858 miles
    Test number
    187094124123
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rears Perished and deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox, Heatshield loose also and rattling but still secure enough at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass91,359 miles (+13,421)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    91,359 miles
    Test number
    636141363854
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished also (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 Perished also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass77,938 miles (+14,469)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    77,938 miles
    Test number
    546051043846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,469 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,469 miles
    Test number
    323026541677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,431 miles (+7,656)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,431 miles
    Test number
    539701851685
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass55,775 miles (-936)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,775 miles
    Test number
    518959393147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,711 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,711 miles
    Test number
    867460075159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,709 miles (+10,121)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,709 miles
    Test number
    380171143628
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass44,588 miles (+16,942)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    44,588 miles
    Test number
    458591766519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    27,646 miles
    Test number
    579167654312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L14 RLC

Does L14 RLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L14 RLC is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L14 RLC?
The MOT on L14 RLC is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L14 RLC done?
L14 RLC was recorded at 152,343 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 10,772 miles a year.
Has L14 RLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L14 RLC has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L14 RLC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L14 RLC find?
L14 RLC passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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