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Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

L25 MLTMOT history

L25 MLT is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 5 May 2017. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 79,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

L25 MLT black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,595 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 MLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
5 May 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 MLT was last recorded at 79,595 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 9,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,061 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,534 miles
Average per year
8,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,595 miles
  • 2024 – 70,061 miles
  • 2023 – 60,225 miles
  • 2022 – 51,085 miles
  • 2021 – 36,204 miles
  • 2020 – 29,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,595 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link arm (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Apr 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,595 miles
    Test number
    958172790637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail79,595 miles (+9,534)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,595 miles
    Test number
    581980478969
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass70,061 miles (+9,836)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,061 miles
    Test number
    827041817251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    60,225 miles
    Test number
    546612080765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail60,225 miles (+9,140)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,225 miles
    Test number
    776763191416
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure top fixing broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to lamp insecure (4.1.2 (b))

  6. Pass51,085 miles (+5,678)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    51,085 miles
    Test number
    278286998465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,407 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    45,407 miles
    Test number
    506240672666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail45,406 miles (+9,202)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,406 miles
    Test number
    110820243801
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass36,204 miles (+6,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    36,204 miles
    Test number
    848913377079
    • 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))

  10. Pass29,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    29,558 miles
    Test number
    796844942885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    399188514031
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about L25 MLT

Does L25 MLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 MLT is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L25 MLT?
The MOT on L25 MLT is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 MLT done?
L25 MLT was recorded at 79,595 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 8,976 miles a year.
Has L25 MLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 MLT has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L25 MLT 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 MLT find?
L25 MLT passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link arm.

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