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White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,998 cc

L16 HEWMOT history

L16 HEW is a white petrol Kia Sportage first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 101,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

L16 HEW white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
101,639 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 HEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 HEW was last recorded at 101,639 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 5,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,888 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,751 miles
Average per year
5,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,639 miles
  • 2024 – 95,888 miles
  • 2023 – 93,786 miles
  • 2022 – 91,131 miles
  • 2021 – 86,888 miles
  • 2020 – 82,627 miles
  • 2019 – 77,308 miles
  • 2018 – 68,560 miles
  • 2017 – 58,500 miles
  • 2016 – 53,684 miles
  • 2015 – 39,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,639 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,639 miles (+5,751)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    101,639 miles
    Test number
    109947119014
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass95,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    95,888 miles
    Test number
    921226510956
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail95,888 miles (+2,102)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,888 miles
    Test number
    591854318994
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,786 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    93,786 miles
    Test number
    976109758730
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail93,786 miles (+2,655)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,786 miles
    Test number
    170940895131
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,131 miles
    Test number
    273651636780
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive diff output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail91,131 miles (+4,243)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,131 miles
    Test number
    716618055063
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive diff output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,888 miles (+4,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,888 miles
    Test number
    413154034751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass82,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,627 miles
    Test number
    686723739629
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail82,627 miles (+5,319)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,627 miles
    Test number
    392397233458
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  11. Pass77,308 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,308 miles
    Test number
    749059956099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,302 miles (+8,742)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,302 miles
    Test number
    565286735889
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass68,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,560 miles
    Test number
    701278046270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,560 miles (+10,060)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,560 miles
    Test number
    561442404222
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass58,500 miles (+4,816)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,500 miles
    Test number
    168793033024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,684 miles (+13,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,684 miles
    Test number
    866635877758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass39,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,814 miles
    Test number
    698814615123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 HEW

Does L16 HEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 HEW is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 HEW?
The MOT on L16 HEW is valid until 14 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 HEW done?
L16 HEW was recorded at 101,639 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 5,813 miles a year.
Has L16 HEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 HEW has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 HEW 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 HEW find?
L16 HEW passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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