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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L25 CUEMOT history

L25 CUE is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 18 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 205,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

L25 CUE black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
205,182 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 CUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 CUE was last recorded at 205,182 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 12,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,614 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
12,568 miles
Average per year
14,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,182 miles
  • 2025 – 192,614 miles
  • 2024 – 177,315 miles
  • 2023 – 165,406 miles
  • 2022 – 154,439 miles
  • 2021 – 150,719 miles
  • 2020 – 143,078 miles
  • 2019 – 126,325 miles
  • 2018 – 104,955 miles
  • 2017 – 75,891 miles
  • 2016 – 59,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,182 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,182 miles (+12,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    205,182 miles
    Test number
    749039019509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass192,614 miles (+15,299)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    192,614 miles
    Test number
    210178816358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass177,315 miles (+11,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    177,315 miles
    Test number
    734079689658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass165,406 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    165,406 miles
    Test number
    683016628574
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail165,379 miles (+10,940)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,379 miles
    Test number
    529721871778
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass154,439 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    154,439 miles
    Test number
    526422676307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,719 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    150,719 miles
    Test number
    623806099524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail150,716 miles (+7,638)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,716 miles
    Test number
    407339711506
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass143,078 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    143,078 miles
    Test number
    990450824375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail143,076 miles (+16,751)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,076 miles
    Test number
    601837557828
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass126,325 miles (+21,370)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,325 miles
    Test number
    624630714883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,955 miles (+29,064)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,955 miles
    Test number
    379020484104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,891 miles
    Test number
    628040243302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,889 miles (+15,969)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,889 miles
    Test number
    397922977409
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass59,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,920 miles
    Test number
    632136160758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,919 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,919 miles
    Test number
    986594135745
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about L25 CUE

Does L25 CUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 CUE is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 CUE?
The MOT on L25 CUE is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 CUE done?
L25 CUE was recorded at 205,182 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 14,560 miles a year.
Has L25 CUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 CUE has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L25 CUE 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 L25 CUE find?
L25 CUE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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