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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

L28 VRNMOT history

L28 VRN is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 6 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 97,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

L28 VRN black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
97,571 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 VRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
6 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 VRN was last recorded at 97,571 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 14,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,251 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14,320 miles
Average per year
8,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,571 miles
  • 2024 – 83,251 miles
  • 2023 – 74,326 miles
  • 2022 – 67,574 miles
  • 2021 – 60,411 miles
  • 2020 – 53,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,571 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

7 tests since 9 Dec 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,571 miles (+14,320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    97,571 miles
    Test number
    473008318365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass83,251 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    83,251 miles
    Test number
    898179512808
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail83,247 miles (+8,921)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,247 miles
    Test number
    825736462605
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass74,326 miles (+6,752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    74,326 miles
    Test number
    543261036060
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  5. Pass67,574 miles (+7,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    67,574 miles
    Test number
    122012921994
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass60,411 miles (+6,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    60,411 miles
    Test number
    722179772576
    • 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))

  7. Pass53,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    53,737 miles
    Test number
    917437649321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 VRN

Does L28 VRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 VRN is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L28 VRN?
The MOT on L28 VRN is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 VRN done?
L28 VRN was recorded at 97,571 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 8,773 miles a year.
Has L28 VRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 VRN has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L28 VRN 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 L28 VRN find?
L28 VRN passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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