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Orange · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L27 SAXMOT history

L27 SAX is an orange diesel Kia Sportage first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 127,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

L27 SAX orange Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
127,441 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 SAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 SAX was last recorded at 127,441 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,436 miles · 3 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
9,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,441 miles
  • 2024 – 125,122 miles
  • 2023 – 117,036 miles
  • 2022 – 110,058 miles
  • 2021 – 103,519 miles
  • 2020 – 98,937 miles
  • 2019 – 86,082 miles
  • 2018 – 66,707 miles
  • 2017 – 49,689 miles
  • 2016 – 32,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,441 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,441 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    127,441 miles
    Test number
    200332559740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail127,436 miles (+2,314)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,436 miles
    Test number
    847118623684
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,122 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    125,122 miles
    Test number
    378920667754
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on inner edge + has cut (no cords showing at time of test) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn on inner edge + cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail125,122 miles (+8,086)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,122 miles
    Test number
    392711469905
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on inner edge + has cut (no cords showing at time of test) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn on inner edge + cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass117,036 miles (+6,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,036 miles
    Test number
    236391604419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass110,058 miles (+6,539)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,058 miles
    Test number
    135145849459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,519 miles (+4,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,519 miles
    Test number
    419626829708
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass98,937 miles (+12,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,937 miles
    Test number
    157274347620
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass86,082 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,082 miles
    Test number
    163473497145
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and starting to loose grease but still preventing ingress of dirt... no play found in ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Fail86,082 miles (+19,375)4 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,082 miles
    Test number
    673137383661
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and starting to loose grease but still preventing ingress of dirt... no play found in ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  11. Pass66,707 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,707 miles
    Test number
    107696149360
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail66,707 miles (+17,018)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,707 miles
    Test number
    292011479148
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass49,689 miles (+16,693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,689 miles
    Test number
    927482274906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass32,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    32,996 miles
    Test number
    926962730262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 SAX

Does L27 SAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 SAX is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 SAX?
The MOT on L27 SAX is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 SAX done?
L27 SAX was recorded at 127,441 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 9,537 miles a year.
Has L27 SAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 SAX has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L27 SAX 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 SAX find?
L27 SAX passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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