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White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

L15 XXLMOT history

L15 XXL is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 13 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 124,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

L15 XXL white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
124,985 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 XXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 XXL was last recorded at 124,985 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,948 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
6,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,985 miles
  • 2025 – 115,208 miles
  • 2024 – 109,353 miles
  • 2023 – 105,005 miles
  • 2022 – 100,917 miles
  • 2021 – 96,267 miles
  • 2020 – 90,994 miles
  • 2019 – 86,137 miles
  • 2018 – 75,769 miles
  • 2017 – 67,459 miles
  • 2015 – 57,719 miles
  • 2014 – 46,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,985 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,985 miles (+37)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    124,985 miles
    Test number
    202267412196
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,948 miles (+9,740)1 dangerous4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,948 miles
    Test number
    267806208065
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,208 miles (+5,855)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,208 miles
    Test number
    315043907367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED BUT NOT WEAKENED
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,353 miles
    Test number
    688502808229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail109,353 miles (+4,348)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,353 miles
    Test number
    552907501073
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,005 miles (+4,088)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,005 miles
    Test number
    212583427572
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,917 miles (+4,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,917 miles
    Test number
    136798660974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass96,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,267 miles
    Test number
    707048724326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,267 miles (+5,273)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,267 miles
    Test number
    491156687441
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass90,994 miles (+4,857)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,994 miles
    Test number
    863711664781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,137 miles (+10,368)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,137 miles
    Test number
    165702441679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass75,769 miles (+8,310)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    75,769 miles
    Test number
    965950673664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,459 miles (+9,740)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,459 miles
    Test number
    754450194621
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer side wall cracking and close to marker bars
    • AdvisoryRear tyres close to marker bars
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs badly lipped, advised to change
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  14. Pass57,719 miles (+10,822)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    57,719 miles
    Test number
    815613650388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    46,897 miles
    Test number
    368857334384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 XXL

Does L15 XXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 XXL is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 XXL?
The MOT on L15 XXL is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 XXL done?
L15 XXL was recorded at 124,985 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 6,997 miles a year.
Has L15 XXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 XXL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 XXL 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 XXL find?
L15 XXL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 11 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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