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White · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

L31 BGSMOT history

L31 BGS is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 27 Oct 2017. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 83,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

L31 BGS white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
83,424 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 BGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
27 Oct 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 BGS was last recorded at 83,424 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,423 miles · 30 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,424 miles
  • 2025 – 75,765 miles
  • 2024 – 70,820 miles
  • 2023 – 63,834 miles
  • 2022 – 53,352 miles
  • 2020 – 41,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,424 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 21 Dec 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,424 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    83,424 miles
    Test number
    104796380293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail83,423 miles (+7,658)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,423 miles
    Test number
    172436952942
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass75,765 miles (+4,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    75,765 miles
    Test number
    784654583004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass70,820 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    70,820 miles
    Test number
    944454660482
    • AdvisoryBrake 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))
  5. Fail70,817 miles (+6,983)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,817 miles
    Test number
    357581100716
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake 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))
  6. Pass63,834 miles (+10,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,834 miles
    Test number
    975420012523
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake travel high
  7. Pass53,352 miles (+11,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    53,352 miles
    Test number
    267835311969
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass41,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    41,724 miles
    Test number
    110551083756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 BGS

Does L31 BGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 BGS is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 BGS?
The MOT on L31 BGS is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 BGS done?
L31 BGS was recorded at 83,424 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 8,145 miles a year.
Has L31 BGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 BGS has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 BGS 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 L31 BGS find?
L31 BGS passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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