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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

L27 LTJMOT history

L27 LTJ is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 114,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

L27 LTJ black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,827 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 LTJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 LTJ was last recorded at 114,827 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 8,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,943 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,884 miles
Average per year
6,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,827 miles
  • 2024 – 105,943 miles
  • 2023 – 98,418 miles
  • 2022 – 91,859 miles
  • 2021 – 85,841 miles
  • 2020 – 77,802 miles
  • 2019 – 70,600 miles
  • 2018 – 62,783 miles
  • 2017 – 56,086 miles
  • 2016 – 48,705 miles
  • 2015 – 39,619 miles
  • 2014 – 33,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,827 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,827 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,827 miles
    Test number
    972468931780
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail114,827 miles (+8,884)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,827 miles
    Test number
    410985126462
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass105,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    105,943 miles
    Test number
    685883284301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail105,943 miles (+7,525)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,943 miles
    Test number
    934024037381
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,418 miles (+6,559)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    98,418 miles
    Test number
    331278436946
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,859 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,859 miles
    Test number
    317320568650
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Fail91,859 miles (+6,018)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,859 miles
    Test number
    697450012930
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass85,841 miles (+2,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,841 miles
    Test number
    575519421858
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass83,586 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,586 miles
    Test number
    187743043726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail83,570 miles (+5,768)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,570 miles
    Test number
    669076618919
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass77,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,802 miles
    Test number
    732645961173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail77,802 miles (+7,202)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,802 miles
    Test number
    438418236515
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass70,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,600 miles
    Test number
    512219420130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail70,600 miles (+7,817)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,600 miles
    Test number
    137052542757
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass62,783 miles (+6,697)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,783 miles
    Test number
    918150374051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass56,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,086 miles
    Test number
    714545428350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail56,086 miles (+7,381)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,086 miles
    Test number
    464340538973
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,705 miles (+9,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,705 miles
    Test number
    254279721777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass39,619 miles (+6,373)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,619 miles
    Test number
    317887045047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,246 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,246 miles
    Test number
    539980084008
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L27 LTJ

Does L27 LTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 LTJ is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L27 LTJ?
The MOT on L27 LTJ 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 L27 LTJ done?
L27 LTJ was recorded at 114,827 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 6,962 miles a year.
Has L27 LTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 LTJ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L27 LTJ 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 L27 LTJ find?
L27 LTJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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