Kia Sportage
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc
L15 VLOMOT history
L15 VLO is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 23 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 158,606 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 158,606 mi
- At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,954 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L15 VLO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 23 Jun 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L15 VLO was last recorded at 158,606 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 158,137 miles · 2 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 469 miles
- Average per year
- 9,954 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 158,606 miles
- 2024 – 135,694 miles
- 2023 – 120,601 miles
- 2022 – 111,416 miles
- 2021 – 98,949 miles
- 2020 – 90,682 miles
- 2019 – 82,580 miles
- 2018 – 78,355 miles
- 2017 – 69,622 miles
- 2015 – 56,197 miles
- 2014 – 48,828 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,606 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 29 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,606 miles (+469)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 158,606 miles
- Test number
- 505035203652
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail158,137 miles (+22,443)7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,137 miles
- Test number
- 341174778846
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm. Marked in YELLOW. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm. Marked in YELLOW. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,694 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 135,694 miles
- Test number
- 239636331693
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail135,694 miles (+15,093)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,694 miles
- Test number
- 344689371041
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass120,601 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 120,601 miles
- Test number
- 761882026006
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail120,600 miles (+9,184)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,600 miles
- Test number
- 140012700612
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,416 miles (+12,467)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 111,416 miles
- Test number
- 847063262020
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,949 miles (+8,267)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 98,949 miles
- Test number
- 623567883367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,682 miles (+8,102)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 90,682 miles
- Test number
- 541582787249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,580 miles (+4,225)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 82,580 miles
- Test number
- 595254550541
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass78,355 miles (+8,733)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 78,355 miles
- Test number
- 650113804127
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass69,622 miles (+4,508)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 69,622 miles
- Test number
- 791646564804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,114 miles (+8,917)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 65,114 miles
- Test number
- 793208550898
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,197 miles (+7,369)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 56,197 miles
- Test number
- 195051161283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,828 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 48,828 miles
- Test number
- 329271144283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L15 VLO
- Does L15 VLO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L15 VLO expired on 27 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L15 VLO?
- The MOT on L15 VLO expired on 27 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L15 VLO done?
- L15 VLO was recorded at 158,606 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 9,954 miles a year.
- Has L15 VLO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L15 VLO has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on L15 VLO 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 VLO find?
- L15 VLO passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.
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