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Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L21 NLTMOT history

L21 NLT is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 21 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 85,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

L21 NLT black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
85,894 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 NLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
21 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 NLT was last recorded at 85,894 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 7,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,241 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,653 miles
Average per year
7,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,894 miles
  • 2025 – 78,241 miles
  • 2024 – 71,060 miles
  • 2023 – 61,471 miles
  • 2022 – 53,735 miles
  • 2021 – 46,000 miles
  • 2020 – 39,397 miles
  • 2019 – 34,580 miles
  • 2018 – 29,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,894 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    85,894 miles
    Test number
    569168491762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,894 miles (+7,653)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,894 miles
    Test number
    377441882352
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass78,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,241 miles
    Test number
    151696593612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,241 miles (+7,181)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,241 miles
    Test number
    500833297720
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  5. Pass71,060 miles (+9,589)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,060 miles
    Test number
    602013544542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,471 miles (+7,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    61,471 miles
    Test number
    949739106862
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass53,735 miles (+7,735)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    53,735 miles
    Test number
    849727307881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,000 miles (+6,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,000 miles
    Test number
    504101599772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass39,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,397 miles
    Test number
    553832155807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail39,397 miles (+4,817)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,397 miles
    Test number
    136224041537
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  11. Pass34,580 miles (+5,478)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,580 miles
    Test number
    681372646649
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  12. Pass29,102 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    29,102 miles
    Test number
    712578030603
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Questions about L21 NLT

Does L21 NLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 NLT is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 NLT?
The MOT on L21 NLT is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 NLT done?
L21 NLT was recorded at 85,894 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 7,080 miles a year.
Has L21 NLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 NLT has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 NLT 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 NLT find?
L21 NLT passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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