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Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,591 cc

L25 KAYMOT history

L25 KAY is a black petrol Kia Sportage first used on 20 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 13 MOT tests, with 70,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

L25 KAY black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
70,725 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
7 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 KAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
20 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 KAY was last recorded at 70,725 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 6,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,680 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,045 miles
Average per year
6,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,725 miles
  • 2025 – 64,680 miles
  • 2024 – 57,382 miles
  • 2023 – 49,608 miles
  • 2022 – 44,268 miles
  • 2021 – 40,643 miles
  • 2019 – 28,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,725 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating,attention required (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryBoth tailgate struts weak,attention advised

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also feathered 215/70/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also feathered 215/70/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 28 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,725 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    70,725 miles
    Test number
    441960452043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating,attention required (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth tailgate struts weak,attention advised

  2. Fail70,724 miles (+6,044)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,724 miles
    Test number
    940613774894
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs woorn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating,attention required (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth tailgate struts weak,attention advised

  3. Pass64,680 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    64,680 miles
    Test number
    556387044231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both wear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin appox. 3.0mm advise attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating,advise replacement (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth tailgate struts weak,do not hold,advise replacement

  4. Fail64,680 miles (+7,298)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,680 miles
    Test number
    863026868296
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both wear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin appox. 3.0mm advise attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating,advise replacement (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth tailgate struts weak,do not hold,advise replacement

  5. Pass57,382 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    57,382 miles
    Test number
    370544162758
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail57,356 miles (+7,748)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,356 miles
    Test number
    265742098371
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass49,608 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    49,608 miles
    Test number
    187299043340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm *LEGAL LIMIT* (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail49,608 miles (+5,340)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,608 miles
    Test number
    641288911196
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm *LEGAL LIMIT* (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass44,268 miles (+3,625)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    44,268 miles
    Test number
    328784924902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass40,643 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    40,643 miles
    Test number
    607156467758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also feathered 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also feathered 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail40,641 miles (+11,740)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,641 miles
    Test number
    839089242753
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also feathered 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also feathered 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass28,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    28,901 miles
    Test number
    674631739152
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges

  13. Fail28,901 miles2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,901 miles
    Test number
    383029911952
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges

Questions about L25 KAY

Does L25 KAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 KAY is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 KAY?
The MOT on L25 KAY is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 KAY done?
L25 KAY was recorded at 70,725 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 6,410 miles a year.
Has L25 KAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 KAY has failed 6 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L25 KAY 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 KAY find?
L25 KAY passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating,attention required, and 1 more.

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