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Silver · Petrol · 2016 · 1,591 cc

L21 JANMOT history

L21 JAN is a silver petrol Kia Sportage first used on 17 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 49,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

L21 JAN silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
49,393 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 JAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
17 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 JAN was last recorded at 49,393 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 5,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
43,599 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,794 miles
Average per year
4,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,393 miles
  • 2025 – 43,599 miles
  • 2024 – 39,351 miles
  • 2023 – 36,656 miles
  • 2022 – 31,048 miles
  • 2021 – 26,577 miles
  • 2020 – 22,087 miles
  • 2019 – 17,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,393 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0n2mm in parts aiso outer edge slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Engine and chassis covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Hand brake long

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 17 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,393 miles (+5,794)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    49,393 miles
    Test number
    497689454862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0n2mm in parts aiso outer edge slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass43,599 miles (+4,248)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    43,599 miles
    Test number
    629427214825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    39,351 miles
    Test number
    426489831933
    • AdvisoryEngine and chassis covers fitted
  4. Fail39,351 miles (+2,695)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,351 miles
    Test number
    177407980755
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine and chassis covers fitted
    • AdvisoryHand brake long
  5. Pass36,656 miles (+5,608)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    36,656 miles
    Test number
    200341672450
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine and chassis covers fitted
  6. Pass31,048 miles (+4,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    31,048 miles
    Test number
    244125834221
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHand brake long
  7. Pass26,577 miles (+4,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    26,577 miles
    Test number
    296718017399
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror
  8. Pass22,087 miles (+5,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    22,087 miles
    Test number
    850105284766
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass17,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    17,071 miles
    Test number
    725867016127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 JAN

Does L21 JAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 JAN is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 JAN?
The MOT on L21 JAN is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 JAN done?
L21 JAN was recorded at 49,393 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 4,599 miles a year.
Has L21 JAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 JAN has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L21 JAN 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 L21 JAN find?
L21 JAN passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0n2mm in parts aiso outer edge slight cracking, and 2 more.

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