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Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L15 LKNMOT history

L15 LKN is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 135,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

L15 LKN silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
135,468 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 LKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 LKN was last recorded at 135,468 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,454 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
8,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,468 miles
  • 2025 – 130,294 miles
  • 2024 – 124,679 miles
  • 2023 – 118,269 miles
  • 2022 – 109,908 miles
  • 2021 – 102,608 miles
  • 2020 – 96,221 miles
  • 2018 – 74,985 miles
  • 2017 – 64,366 miles
  • 2016 – 53,081 miles
  • 2015 – 47,076 miles
  • 2014 – 34,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,468 miles
  • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPropshaft has significant axial playRecorded 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.

  • Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,468 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    135,468 miles
    Test number
    278362010140
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPropshaft has significant axial play

  2. Fail135,454 miles (+5,160)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,454 miles
    Test number
    456270942775
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake grabbing severely
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPropshaft has significant axial play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,294 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    130,294 miles
    Test number
    890613533507
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  4. Fail130,286 miles (+5,607)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,286 miles
    Test number
    843447027157
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also has an inappropriate puncture repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strongly advised due to amount of corrosion within vents and appear to be wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strongly advised due to amount of corrosion within vents and appear to be wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  5. Pass124,679 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    124,679 miles
    Test number
    904929031724
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  6. Fail124,670 miles (+6,401)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,670 miles
    Test number
    727064229159
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc / brake pad overheated
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  7. Pass118,269 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    118,269 miles
    Test number
    571669058786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail118,269 miles (+8,361)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,269 miles
    Test number
    141203474871
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass109,908 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,908 miles
    Test number
    246565979625
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted unable t check items

  10. Fail109,904 miles (+7,296)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,904 miles
    Test number
    641596203376
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted unable t check items

  11. Pass102,608 miles (+6,387)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,608 miles
    Test number
    926646731545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass96,221 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,221 miles
    Test number
    216118097520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,101 miles (+21,116)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,101 miles
    Test number
    584086210211
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass74,985 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,985 miles
    Test number
    350575971006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail74,956 miles (+10,590)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,956 miles
    Test number
    258504419000
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass64,366 miles (+11,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,366 miles
    Test number
    496372146185
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass53,081 miles (+6,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,081 miles
    Test number
    759847058432
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass47,076 miles (+12,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,076 miles
    Test number
    309068266082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass34,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,810 miles
    Test number
    715644834279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,795 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,795 miles
    Test number
    776904934232
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about L15 LKN

Does L15 LKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 LKN is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 LKN?
The MOT on L15 LKN is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 LKN done?
L15 LKN was recorded at 135,468 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 8,685 miles a year.
Has L15 LKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 LKN has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 LKN 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 LKN find?
L15 LKN passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: prop shaft bearing has slight play; propshaft has significant axial play.

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