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Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L15 BYWMOT history

L15 BYW is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 30 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 72,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

L15 BYW silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,433 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 BYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 BYW was last recorded at 72,433 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,433 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,433 miles
  • 2024 – 63,700 miles
  • 2023 – 53,010 miles
  • 2022 – 42,551 miles
  • 2021 – 34,548 miles
  • 2020 – 32,335 miles
  • 2019 – 29,927 miles
  • 2018 – 25,890 miles
  • 2017 – 23,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,433 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 14 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,433 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,433 miles
    Test number
    511061025838
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail72,433 miles (+8,733)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,433 miles
    Test number
    103287233461
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass63,700 miles (+10,690)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    63,700 miles
    Test number
    579260268250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,010 miles (+10,459)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    53,010 miles
    Test number
    622377232383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    42,551 miles
    Test number
    829519038960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail42,551 miles (+8,003)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,551 miles
    Test number
    949972339236
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp only works when main beam is on (4.5.4 (b))

  7. Pass34,548 miles (+2,213)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    34,548 miles
    Test number
    500092906104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,335 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    32,335 miles
    Test number
    416168020929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,927 miles (+4,037)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    29,927 miles
    Test number
    156631921842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,890 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    25,890 miles
    Test number
    163533377668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    23,083 miles
    Test number
    730764091166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 BYW

Does L15 BYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 BYW is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L15 BYW?
The MOT on L15 BYW is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 BYW done?
L15 BYW was recorded at 72,433 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 6,248 miles a year.
Has L15 BYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 BYW has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 BYW 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 L15 BYW find?
L15 BYW passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear outer rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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