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Kia Sportage

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc

L26 GRPMOT history

L26 GRP is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 24 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 157,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

L26 GRP white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
157,323 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 GRP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
24 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 GRP was last recorded at 157,323 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 4,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,088 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,235 miles
Average per year
12,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,323 miles
  • 2024 – 153,088 miles
  • 2023 – 144,722 miles
  • 2022 – 133,295 miles
  • 2021 – 118,993 miles
  • 2020 – 110,968 miles
  • 2019 – 84,738 miles
  • 2018 – 76,637 miles
  • 2017 – 51,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,323 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Secondary bonnet catch sticky

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,323 miles (+4,235)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    157,323 miles
    Test number
    153943480973
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion

  2. Pass153,088 miles (+80)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    153,088 miles
    Test number
    442697922838
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch sticky

  3. Fail153,008 miles (+8,286)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,008 miles
    Test number
    681518698376
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch sticky

  4. Pass144,722 miles (+11,427)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    144,722 miles
    Test number
    992581040723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,295 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,295 miles
    Test number
    525882645454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail133,279 miles (+107)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,279 miles
    Test number
    842738534309
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail133,172 miles (+691)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,172 miles
    Test number
    241640478866
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass132,481 miles (+13,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    132,481 miles
    Test number
    696802907285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass118,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,993 miles
    Test number
    653465716715
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail118,993 miles (+8,025)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,993 miles
    Test number
    604261325377
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass110,968 miles (+26,230)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,968 miles
    Test number
    714760524675
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass84,738 miles (+8,101)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,738 miles
    Test number
    482080377292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,637 miles
    Test number
    295345109240
    • AdvisoryFront and rear pads worn/low

  14. Fail76,637 miles (+24,712)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,637 miles
    Test number
    888542188877
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear pads worn/low

  15. Pass51,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,925 miles
    Test number
    890687469539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 GRP

Does L26 GRP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 GRP is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L26 GRP?
The MOT on L26 GRP is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 GRP done?
L26 GRP was recorded at 157,323 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 12,125 miles a year.
Has L26 GRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 GRP has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L26 GRP 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 L26 GRP find?
L26 GRP passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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