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Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

L27 SMWMOT history

L27 SMW is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 27 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 127,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

L27 SMW silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
127,069 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 SMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 SMW was last recorded at 127,069 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 6,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,238 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,831 miles
Average per year
9,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,069 miles
  • 2025 – 120,238 miles
  • 2024 – 114,918 miles
  • 2023 – 108,424 miles
  • 2021 – 100,156 miles
  • 2020 – 96,672 miles
  • 2019 – 83,175 miles
  • 2018 – 71,220 miles
  • 2017 – 60,065 miles
  • 2016 – 49,660 miles
  • 2015 – 33,289 miles
  • 2014 – 12,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,069 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,069 miles (+6,831)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    127,069 miles
    Test number
    806322145779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,238 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,238 miles
    Test number
    299442640916
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail120,236 miles (+5,318)3 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,236 miles
    Test number
    400180801055
    • 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))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearwards bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass114,918 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    114,918 miles
    Test number
    923401959316
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose dethatched centre section (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail114,918 miles (+6,494)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,918 miles
    Test number
    108114432028
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose dethatched centre section (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass108,424 miles (+8,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,424 miles
    Test number
    123026757333
    • AdvisoryCentral Inner Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass100,156 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,156 miles
    Test number
    228598001896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,672 miles (+13,497)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,672 miles
    Test number
    793713786531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,175 miles (+11,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,175 miles
    Test number
    673646935939
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 55 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass71,220 miles (+11,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,220 miles
    Test number
    867933796950
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass60,065 miles (+10,405)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,065 miles
    Test number
    445341231654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,660 miles (+16,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,660 miles
    Test number
    666216510292
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn.

  13. Pass33,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,289 miles
    Test number
    719329155114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,289 miles (+21,179)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,289 miles
    Test number
    269509355132
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass12,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    12,110 miles
    Test number
    219967354402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 SMW

Does L27 SMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 SMW is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 SMW?
The MOT on L27 SMW is valid until 2 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 SMW done?
L27 SMW was recorded at 127,069 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 9,724 miles a year.
Has L27 SMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 SMW has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L27 SMW 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 SMW find?
L27 SMW passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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