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Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,975 cc

L16 GEMMOT history

L16 GEM is a silver petrol Kia Sportage first used on 27 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 29,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

L16 GEM silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
29,937 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 GEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,975 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 GEM was last recorded at 29,937 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
29,812 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
125 miles
Average per year
1,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 29,937 miles
  • 2024 – 29,812 miles
  • 2023 – 29,183 miles
  • 2022 – 28,624 miles
  • 2021 – 26,901 miles
  • 2020 – 24,530 miles
  • 2019 – 22,264 miles
  • 2018 – 19,742 miles
  • 2017 – 17,367 miles
  • 2016 – 14,425 miles
  • 2015 – 11,881 miles
  • 2014 – 9,252 miles
  • 2013 – 6,761 miles
  • 2012 – 5,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,937 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at rear back box seam (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to wear but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of car heavily undersealed on suspension mountings and components

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,937 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    29,937 miles
    Test number
    486925237938
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at rear back box seam (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to wear but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car heavily undersealed on suspension mountings and components

  2. Fail29,937 miles (+125)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,937 miles
    Test number
    778602192691
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush unbonding and excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at rear back box seam (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to wear but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car heavily undersealed on suspension mountings and components

  3. Pass29,812 miles (+629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    29,812 miles
    Test number
    323212240740
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass29,183 miles (+559)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    29,183 miles
    Test number
    990634807358
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass28,624 miles (+1,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    28,624 miles
    Test number
    438419539934
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass26,901 miles (+2,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    26,901 miles
    Test number
    375652838650
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass24,530 miles (+2,266)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    24,530 miles
    Test number
    555757848394
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear joint corroded and small blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass22,264 miles (+2,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    22,264 miles
    Test number
    617689934269
    • AdvisoryBrake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass19,742 miles (+2,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    19,742 miles
    Test number
    665126617097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass17,367 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    17,367 miles
    Test number
    985117878655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,425 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    14,425 miles
    Test number
    703083323032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    11,881 miles
    Test number
    163371584590
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  13. Fail11,881 miles (+2,629)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,881 miles
    Test number
    387688647632
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  14. Pass9,252 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    9,252 miles
    Test number
    727134294230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass6,761 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    6,761 miles
    Test number
    259028593298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass5,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    5,030 miles
    Test number
    836528992219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 GEM

Does L16 GEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 GEM expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 GEM?
The MOT on L16 GEM expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 GEM done?
L16 GEM was recorded at 29,937 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 1,916 miles a year.
Has L16 GEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 GEM has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 GEM 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 GEM find?
L16 GEM passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear brake discs corroded; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at rear back box seam; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to wear but not excessive, and 3 more.

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