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Red · Petrol · 2021 · 1,591 cc

L23 ESXMOT history

L23 ESX is a red petrol Kia Sportage first used on 30 Jul 2021. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 3 of 3 MOT tests, with 41,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

L23 ESX red Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
41,009 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
3
3 passed · 0 failed
Per year
9,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 ESX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2021
First used
30 Jul 2021
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 ESX was last recorded at 41,009 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 9,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
31,244 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,765 miles
Average per year
9,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,009 miles
  • 2025 – 31,244 miles
  • 2024 – 19,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,009 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHand brake has excessive movement but still holds

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

3 tests since 16 Jul 2024, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,009 miles (+9,765)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    41,009 miles
    Test number
    378431378727
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has excessive movement but still holds
  2. Pass31,244 miles (+11,711)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    31,244 miles
    Test number
    971289780588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass19,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    19,533 miles
    Test number
    207434363464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 ESX

Does L23 ESX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 ESX is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 ESX?
The MOT on L23 ESX is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 ESX done?
L23 ESX was recorded at 41,009 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 9,842 miles a year.
Has L23 ESX ever failed its MOT?
No. L23 ESX has passed all 3 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L23 ESX 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 L23 ESX find?
L23 ESX passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking, and 1 more.

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