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Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

L20 GCBMOT history

L20 GCB is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 117,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

L20 GCB blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
117,119 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 GCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 GCB was last recorded at 117,119 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 1,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jul 2021: 78,235 miles, lower than 78,284 miles on 6 Jul 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,163 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,956 miles
Average per year
9,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,119 miles
  • 2025 – 115,163 miles
  • 2024 – 111,370 miles
  • 2023 – 99,805 miles
  • 2022 – 88,547 miles
  • 2021 – 78,235 miles
  • 2020 – 69,243 miles
  • 2019 – 59,172 miles
  • 2018 – 49,308 miles
  • 2017 – 45,333 miles
  • 2016 – 35,480 miles
  • 2015 – 24,401 miles
  • 2014 – 12,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,119 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,119 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    117,119 miles
    Test number
    190285369290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,163 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,163 miles
    Test number
    247433139002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail115,147 miles (+3,777)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,147 miles
    Test number
    221007521046
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working led (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass111,370 miles (+11,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    111,370 miles
    Test number
    154781852078
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass99,805 miles (+11,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,805 miles
    Test number
    948075666782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass88,547 miles (+10,312)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,547 miles
    Test number
    441116849833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass78,235 miles (-49)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,235 miles
    Test number
    345908617555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,284 miles (+9,041)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,284 miles
    Test number
    473737620287
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass69,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    69,243 miles
    Test number
    119777441519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,243 miles (+10,071)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,243 miles
    Test number
    366389124770
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass59,172 miles (+9,864)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    59,172 miles
    Test number
    916502329986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,308 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    49,308 miles
    Test number
    487567851461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,307 miles (+3,974)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,307 miles
    Test number
    877631917498
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass45,333 miles (+9,853)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    45,333 miles
    Test number
    950084030892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,480 miles (+11,079)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,480 miles
    Test number
    415966393312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,401 miles (+11,599)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    24,401 miles
    Test number
    352930291077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    12,802 miles
    Test number
    916284504333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 GCB

Does L20 GCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 GCB is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 GCB?
The MOT on L20 GCB is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 GCB done?
L20 GCB was recorded at 117,119 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 9,330 miles a year.
Has L20 GCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 GCB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 GCB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L20 GCB find?
L20 GCB passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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