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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,685 cc

L3 XVYMOT history

L3 XVY is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 13 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 102,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

L3 XVY black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
102,524 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 XVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
13 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 XVY was last recorded at 102,524 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,523 miles · 6 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,524 miles
  • 2025 – 97,108 miles
  • 2024 – 91,810 miles
  • 2023 – 85,327 miles
  • 2022 – 78,730 miles
  • 2021 – 69,172 miles
  • 2020 – 63,471 miles
  • 2019 – 57,674 miles
  • 2018 – 46,848 miles
  • 2017 – 40,137 miles
  • 2016 – 25,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,524 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushes perishing/delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing 2015 dated tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defectiveRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,524 miles (+1)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    102,524 miles
    Test number
    115788027812
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushes perishing/delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing 2015 dated tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective

  2. Fail102,523 miles (+5,415)2 dangerous3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,523 miles
    Test number
    514614446522
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushes perishing/delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal requirements of 1.6mm advise changing with n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing 2015 dated tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective

  3. Pass97,108 miles (+5,298)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    97,108 miles
    Test number
    979862031870
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective

  4. Pass91,810 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,810 miles
    Test number
    513139153144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail91,807 miles (+6,480)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,807 miles
    Test number
    982526098225
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass85,327 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    85,327 miles
    Test number
    815623172779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,730 miles
    Test number
    291300147951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,729 miles (+9,557)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,729 miles
    Test number
    237383218418
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass69,172 miles (+5,701)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    69,172 miles
    Test number
    332419125402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,471 miles (+5,797)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    63,471 miles
    Test number
    807567276082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,674 miles (+10,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    57,674 miles
    Test number
    998951717288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass46,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    46,848 miles
    Test number
    845427274599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,848 miles (+6,711)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,848 miles
    Test number
    410605612902
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass40,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    40,137 miles
    Test number
    899907867719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail40,137 miles (+14,330)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,137 miles
    Test number
    702211897757
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass25,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    25,807 miles
    Test number
    369254287440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,807 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,807 miles
    Test number
    583538509798
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about L3 XVY

Does L3 XVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 XVY is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 XVY?
The MOT on L3 XVY is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 XVY done?
L3 XVY was recorded at 102,524 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 8,280 miles a year.
Has L3 XVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 XVY has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 XVY 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 XVY find?
L3 XVY passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushes perishing/delaminating; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 7 more.

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