Kia Sportage
White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc
L23 PKSMOT history
L23 PKS is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 31 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 52,409 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 52,409 mi
- At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 9
- 7 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,537 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 PKS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 31 Oct 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 PKS was last recorded at 52,409 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 6,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 46,117 miles · 22 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,292 miles
- Average per year
- 5,537 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 52,409 miles
- 2024 – 46,117 miles
- 2023 – 41,109 miles
- 2022 – 34,759 miles
- 2021 – 28,069 miles
- 2020 – 23,022 miles
- 2019 – 18,891 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass52,409 miles
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
9 tests since 10 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass52,409 miles (+6,292)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 52,409 miles
- Test number
- 318565079541
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass46,117 miles (+5,008)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 46,117 miles
- Test number
- 699975148765
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass41,109 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 41,109 miles
- Test number
- 330401401675
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail41,108 miles (+6,349)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,108 miles
- Test number
- 589247388972
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass34,759 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 34,759 miles
- Test number
- 299110247719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,759 miles (+6,690)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,759 miles
- Test number
- 987580711408
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass28,069 miles (+5,047)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 28,069 miles
- Test number
- 529524718588
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass23,022 miles (+4,131)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 23,022 miles
- Test number
- 132233534679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,891 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 18,891 miles
- Test number
- 427780142902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 PKS
- Does L23 PKS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 PKS is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L23 PKS?
- The MOT on L23 PKS is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 PKS done?
- L23 PKS was recorded at 52,409 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 5,537 miles a year.
- Has L23 PKS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 PKS has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on L23 PKS 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 PKS find?
- L23 PKS passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.
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