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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

L3 BFSMOT history

L3 BFS is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 24 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 62,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L3 BFS black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
62,781 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 BFS
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
24 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 BFS was last recorded at 62,781 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 3,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
59,738 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,043 miles
Average per year
4,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,781 miles
  • 2025 – 59,738 miles
  • 2024 – 56,304 miles
  • 2023 – 51,293 miles
  • 2022 – 46,295 miles
  • 2021 – 38,865 miles
  • 2020 – 33,069 miles
  • 2019 – 28,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,781 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 16 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,781 miles (+3,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    62,781 miles
    Test number
    914057415235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass59,738 miles (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    59,738 miles
    Test number
    805349764969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,304 miles (+5,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    56,304 miles
    Test number
    118994922214
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  4. Pass51,293 miles (+4,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    51,293 miles
    Test number
    274671156076
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  5. Pass46,295 miles (+7,430)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    46,295 miles
    Test number
    333712332799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,865 miles (+5,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    38,865 miles
    Test number
    589093736572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily cracked and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass33,069 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,069 miles
    Test number
    151498445021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3-4mm. 215/70 R16 100h (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet working intermittently,
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryHand brake near end of adjustment (10 clicks)

  8. Fail33,069 miles (+4,489)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,069 miles
    Test number
    608524029570
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3-4mm. 215/70 R16 100h (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet working intermittently,
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryHand brake near end of adjustment (10 clicks)

  9. Pass28,580 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,580 miles
    Test number
    667860272727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail28,576 miles1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,576 miles
    Test number
    306570357738
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about L3 BFS

Does L3 BFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 BFS is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 BFS?
The MOT on L3 BFS is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 BFS done?
L3 BFS was recorded at 62,781 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 4,875 miles a year.
Has L3 BFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 BFS has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L3 BFS 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 L3 BFS find?
L3 BFS passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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