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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L1 TKNMOT history

L1 TKN is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 2 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 77,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

L1 TKN black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
77,306 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 TKN
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
2 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 TKN was last recorded at 77,306 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 1,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,548 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,758 miles
Average per year
3,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,306 miles
  • 2025 – 75,548 miles
  • 2024 – 73,432 miles
  • 2023 – 71,142 miles
  • 2022 – 68,034 miles
  • 2021 – 64,678 miles
  • 2020 – 62,324 miles
  • 2019 – 59,057 miles
  • 2018 – 53,789 miles
  • 2017 – 47,588 miles
  • 2016 – 39,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,306 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,306 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    77,306 miles
    Test number
    385044170464
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail77,306 miles (+1,758)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,306 miles
    Test number
    860403484953
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass75,548 miles (+2,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,548 miles
    Test number
    169942082959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass73,432 miles (+2,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    73,432 miles
    Test number
    681688865431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass71,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,142 miles
    Test number
    387032825596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,142 miles (+3,108)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,142 miles
    Test number
    776327272548
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass68,034 miles (+3,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,034 miles
    Test number
    818069542418
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass64,678 miles (+2,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,678 miles
    Test number
    908302944010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass62,324 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,324 miles
    Test number
    533983275276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,057 miles (+5,268)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,057 miles
    Test number
    235677130804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,789 miles (+6,201)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,789 miles
    Test number
    514357563513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,588 miles (+8,539)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,588 miles
    Test number
    982116232059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    39,049 miles
    Test number
    796695191500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 TKN

Does L1 TKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 TKN is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 TKN?
The MOT on L1 TKN is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 TKN done?
L1 TKN was recorded at 77,306 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 3,847 miles a year.
Has L1 TKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 TKN has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 TKN 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 L1 TKN find?
L1 TKN passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear fluid leak, but not excessive axle.

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