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Red · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

L16 FENMOT history

L16 FEN is a red diesel Kia Sportage first used on 1 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 97,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

L16 FEN red Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
97,124 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 FEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 FEN was last recorded at 97,124 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 6,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,955 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,169 miles
Average per year
9,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,124 miles
  • 2024 – 90,955 miles
  • 2023 – 79,635 miles
  • 2022 – 74,279 miles
  • 2021 – 69,703 miles
  • 2020 – 59,556 miles
  • 2019 – 40,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,124 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 21 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,124 miles (+6,169)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    97,124 miles
    Test number
    552170078443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    90,955 miles
    Test number
    434257364910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail90,955 miles (+11,320)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,955 miles
    Test number
    379656013143
    • DangerousNearside Front 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass79,635 miles (+5,356)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    79,635 miles
    Test number
    164296924498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,279 miles (+4,576)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    74,279 miles
    Test number
    369182178328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,703 miles
    Test number
    134812880652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,703 miles (+10,147)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,703 miles
    Test number
    510975817858
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass59,556 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,556 miles
    Test number
    499762132348
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake lining(s) wearing thin Front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail59,566 miles (+18,653)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,566 miles
    Test number
    204823906200
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake lining(s) wearing thin Front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass40,913 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,913 miles
    Test number
    301138796471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met

  11. Fail40,913 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,913 miles
    Test number
    412753569637
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met

Questions about L16 FEN

Does L16 FEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 FEN is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 FEN?
The MOT on L16 FEN is valid until 11 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 FEN done?
L16 FEN was recorded at 97,124 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 9,149 miles a year.
Has L16 FEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 FEN has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 FEN 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 FEN find?
L16 FEN passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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