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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L21 WHEMOT history

L21 WHE is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 26 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 67,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

L21 WHE silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
67,517 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 WHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 WHE was last recorded at 67,517 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 6,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,288 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,229 miles
Average per year
4,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,517 miles
  • 2025 – 61,288 miles
  • 2024 – 54,824 miles
  • 2023 – 47,595 miles
  • 2022 – 40,351 miles
  • 2021 – 34,411 miles
  • 2020 – 32,875 miles
  • 2019 – 29,919 miles
  • 2018 – 26,024 miles
  • 2017 – 21,681 miles
  • 2016 – 17,922 miles
  • 2015 – 13,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,517 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,517 miles (+6,229)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    67,517 miles
    Test number
    377090013941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,288 miles (+6,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    61,288 miles
    Test number
    524037261749
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass54,824 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    54,824 miles
    Test number
    347456386172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Fail54,788 miles (+7,193)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,788 miles
    Test number
    805215319071
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass47,595 miles (+7,244)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    47,595 miles
    Test number
    584288496813
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass40,351 miles (+5,940)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    40,351 miles
    Test number
    883934716920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,411 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    34,411 miles
    Test number
    612651027086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,875 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    32,875 miles
    Test number
    376785277206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,919 miles (+3,895)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    29,919 miles
    Test number
    270630719409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,024 miles (+4,343)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    26,024 miles
    Test number
    396981322157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,681 miles (+3,759)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    21,681 miles
    Test number
    612408627235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass17,922 miles (+3,942)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    17,922 miles
    Test number
    540104474607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    13,980 miles
    Test number
    671254934748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 WHE

Does L21 WHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 WHE is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 WHE?
The MOT on L21 WHE is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 WHE done?
L21 WHE was recorded at 67,517 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 4,963 miles a year.
Has L21 WHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 WHE has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L21 WHE 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 WHE find?
L21 WHE passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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