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White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,591 cc

L23 JOOMOT history

L23 JOO is a white petrol Kia Sportage first used on 15 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 90,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

L23 JOO white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
90,653 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 JOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
15 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 JOO was last recorded at 90,653 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 2,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,479 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,174 miles
Average per year
8,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,653 miles
  • 2025 – 88,479 miles
  • 2023 – 83,088 miles
  • 2022 – 72,662 miles
  • 2021 – 60,468 miles
  • 2020 – 51,674 miles
  • 2019 – 33,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,653 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 seats not in use at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 7 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,653 miles (+2,174)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    90,653 miles
    Test number
    579933677033
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass88,479 miles (+5,391)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,479 miles
    Test number
    749199853894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,088 miles (+10,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,088 miles
    Test number
    768229486352
    • 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))

  4. Pass72,662 miles (+12,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    72,662 miles
    Test number
    907502539169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack in the tread grooves (245 /45 R19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack in the tread grooves (245 /45 R19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack in the tread grooves (245 /45 R19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack in the tread grooves (245 /45 R19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass60,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    60,468 miles
    Test number
    475446133362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,468 miles (+8,794)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,468 miles
    Test number
    542395683908
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass51,674 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    51,674 miles
    Test number
    304486252574
    • AdvisoryRear seats not in use at time of test

  8. Fail51,626 miles (+17,934)3 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,626 miles
    Test number
    837490339013
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 45 19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease from pin hole but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear seats not in use at time of test

  9. Pass33,692 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    33,692 miles
    Test number
    397210298607
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L23 JOO

Does L23 JOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 JOO is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 JOO?
The MOT on L23 JOO is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 JOO done?
L23 JOO was recorded at 90,653 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 8,629 miles a year.
Has L23 JOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 JOO has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L23 JOO 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 JOO find?
L23 JOO passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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