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Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,685 cc

L1 UGKMOT history

L1 UGK is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 9 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 81,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

L1 UGK black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
81,825 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 UGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
9 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 UGK was last recorded at 81,825 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 8,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,549 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,276 miles
Average per year
9,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,825 miles
  • 2024 – 73,549 miles
  • 2023 – 56,675 miles
  • 2022 – 46,762 miles
  • 2021 – 34,587 miles
  • 2020 – 28,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,825 miles
  • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,825 miles (+8,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    81,825 miles
    Test number
    207791854502
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
  2. Pass73,549 miles (+6,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,549 miles
    Test number
    812716893944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass67,182 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    67,182 miles
    Test number
    637239338073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,172 miles (+428)3 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,172 miles
    Test number
    663751552431
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Fail66,744 miles (+104)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,744 miles
    Test number
    478860767805
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wall damage cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Fail66,640 miles (+9,965)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,640 miles
    Test number
    194092502794
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested both front headlights (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt no rear belts tested due to child seats
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass56,675 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    56,675 miles
    Test number
    765499191241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Fail56,675 miles (+9,913)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,675 miles
    Test number
    724826277799
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass46,762 miles (+12,175)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,762 miles
    Test number
    477673125017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTPS light on
  10. Pass34,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    34,587 miles
    Test number
    738991229518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,587 miles (+5,790)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,587 miles
    Test number
    600978113302
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  12. Pass28,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    28,797 miles
    Test number
    994726989665
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered

Questions about L1 UGK

Does L1 UGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 UGK is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 UGK?
The MOT on L1 UGK is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 UGK done?
L1 UGK was recorded at 81,825 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 9,307 miles a year.
Has L1 UGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 UGK has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L1 UGK 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 UGK find?
L1 UGK passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components.

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