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White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,685 cc

L29 SDCMOT history

L29 SDC is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 12 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 80,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L29 SDC white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
80,087 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 SDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
12 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 SDC was last recorded at 80,087 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 9,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,775 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,312 miles
Average per year
4,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,087 miles
  • 2025 – 70,775 miles
  • 2024 – 62,314 miles
  • 2023 – 56,495 miles
  • 2022 – 50,474 miles
  • 2021 – 45,861 miles
  • 2020 – 43,822 miles
  • 2019 – 40,390 miles
  • 2018 – 36,780 miles
  • 2017 – 32,189 miles
  • 2016 – 28,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,087 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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 Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Vehicle under body covered with under seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,087 miles (+9,312)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    80,087 miles
    Test number
    332671701084
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass70,775 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    70,775 miles
    Test number
    539660040559
    • AdvisoryVehicle under body covered with under seal
  3. Fail70,772 miles (+2,429)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,772 miles
    Test number
    431489682629
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under body covered with under seal
  4. Pass68,343 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    68,343 miles
    Test number
    467277892114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail68,343 miles (+6,029)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,343 miles
    Test number
    254184938617
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass62,314 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    62,314 miles
    Test number
    251811358820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail62,314 miles (+5,819)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,314 miles
    Test number
    416781569531
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass56,495 miles (+6,021)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    56,495 miles
    Test number
    818492802844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,474 miles (+4,613)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    50,474 miles
    Test number
    132716667065
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Pass45,861 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    45,861 miles
    Test number
    943993882696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,603 miles (+1,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    45,603 miles
    Test number
    833775953121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass43,822 miles (+3,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    43,822 miles
    Test number
    664888763682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass40,390 miles (+3,610)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    40,390 miles
    Test number
    711479632600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,780 miles (+4,591)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,780 miles
    Test number
    770597521652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,189 miles (+3,398)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,189 miles
    Test number
    978027350717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,791 miles
    Test number
    555421404844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 SDC

Does L29 SDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 SDC is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 SDC?
The MOT on L29 SDC is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 SDC done?
L29 SDC was recorded at 80,087 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 4,816 miles a year.
Has L29 SDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 SDC has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L29 SDC 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 L29 SDC find?
L29 SDC passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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