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Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,591 cc

L15 GJJMOT history

L15 GJJ is a black petrol Kia Sportage first used on 30 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 86,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

L15 GJJ black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
86,048 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 GJJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 GJJ was last recorded at 86,048 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 6,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,520 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,528 miles
Average per year
7,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,048 miles
  • 2024 – 79,520 miles
  • 2023 – 71,882 miles
  • 2022 – 64,876 miles
  • 2021 – 58,857 miles
  • 2020 – 54,081 miles
  • 2019 – 45,445 miles
  • 2018 – 34,226 miles
  • 2017 – 26,198 miles
  • 2016 – 17,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,048 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps damp inside lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded off mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes cracked/deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear general corrosion on rear suspension components

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,048 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,048 miles
    Test number
    251164170535
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps damp inside lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded off mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes cracked/deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear general corrosion on rear suspension components
  2. Fail86,048 miles (+6,528)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,048 miles
    Test number
    820628273806
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split/torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split/torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split/torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment lever has high travel (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps damp inside lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded off mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes cracked/deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear general corrosion on rear suspension components
  3. Pass79,520 miles (+7,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    79,520 miles
    Test number
    637267906288
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
  4. Pass71,882 miles (+7,006)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,882 miles
    Test number
    891984189928
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass64,876 miles (+6,019)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,876 miles
    Test number
    105208130101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,857 miles (+4,776)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,857 miles
    Test number
    224641617555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,081 miles (+8,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,081 miles
    Test number
    523813442248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass45,445 miles (+11,219)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,445 miles
    Test number
    231340856969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,226 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    34,226 miles
    Test number
    600199261507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail34,174 miles (+7,976)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,174 miles
    Test number
    446886339762
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass26,198 miles (+8,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    26,198 miles
    Test number
    189667472853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass17,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    17,609 miles
    Test number
    631660972756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 GJJ

Does L15 GJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 GJJ is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L15 GJJ?
The MOT on L15 GJJ is valid until 25 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 GJJ done?
L15 GJJ was recorded at 86,048 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 7,156 miles a year.
Has L15 GJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 GJJ has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 GJJ 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 GJJ find?
L15 GJJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps damp inside lenses; central exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded off mid pipe; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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