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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L16 FARMOT history

L16 FAR is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 4 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 85,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

L16 FAR black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
85,479 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 FAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 FAR was last recorded at 85,479 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 3,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,211 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,268 miles
Average per year
5,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,479 miles
  • 2024 – 82,211 miles
  • 2023 – 72,113 miles
  • 2021 – 56,132 miles
  • 2019 – 50,595 miles
  • 2018 – 43,462 miles
  • 2017 – 35,390 miles
  • 2016 – 29,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,479 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,479 miles (+3,268)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    85,479 miles
    Test number
    878926929918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,211 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    82,211 miles
    Test number
    998362135169
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 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 Also cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads and discs worn

  3. Fail82,211 miles (+10,098)1 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,211 miles
    Test number
    682170326294
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 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 Also cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads and discs worn

  4. Pass72,113 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,113 miles
    Test number
    643010485768
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail72,111 miles (+7,127)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,111 miles
    Test number
    368236703439
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass64,984 miles (+8,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,984 miles
    Test number
    104112649770
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking

  7. Pass56,132 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    56,132 miles
    Test number
    832608496837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,131 miles (+366)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,131 miles
    Test number
    974933042629
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  9. Pass55,765 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    55,765 miles
    Test number
    560397568977
    • AdvisoryNAIL IN NSR TYRE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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
    • AdvisoryOSF TRACK ROD END BOOT DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

  10. Fail55,764 miles (+5,169)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,764 miles
    Test number
    327810805273
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre *2
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass50,595 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,595 miles
    Test number
    513945474338
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged / door damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Door strap damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail50,595 miles (+7,133)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,595 miles
    Test number
    673544206658
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged / door damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Door strap damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass43,462 miles (+8,072)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,462 miles
    Test number
    441514472095
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear n/s/r door has damage to outer skin, but not likely to cause injury as there are no sharp edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split.

  14. Pass35,390 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    35,390 miles
    Test number
    798589380784
    • AdvisoryFront slight smearing from wiper blades
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail35,390 miles (+5,712)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,390 miles
    Test number
    305566281448
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront slight smearing from wiper blades
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass29,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,678 miles
    Test number
    150595640780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 FAR

Does L16 FAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 FAR is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 FAR?
The MOT on L16 FAR is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 FAR done?
L16 FAR was recorded at 85,479 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 5,798 miles a year.
Has L16 FAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 FAR has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 FAR 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 L16 FAR find?
L16 FAR passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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