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Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

L3 YLOMOT history

L3 YLO is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

L3 YLO silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
118,523 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 YLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 YLO was last recorded at 118,523 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,442 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
7,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,523 miles
  • 2024 – 114,369 miles
  • 2023 – 112,700 miles
  • 2022 – 106,560 miles
  • 2021 – 102,012 miles
  • 2020 – 86,274 miles
  • 2019 – 73,988 miles
  • 2018 – 62,470 miles
  • 2017 – 54,222 miles
  • 2016 – 44,301 miles
  • 2015 – 36,018 miles
  • 2014 – 27,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,523 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/S/R AND O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S/R AND O/S/R (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/R AND O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,523 miles (+81)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    118,523 miles
    Test number
    161378715492
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/S/R AND O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S/R AND O/S/R (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/R AND O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail118,442 miles (+4,073)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,442 miles
    Test number
    153319430504
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CLIP FAILING (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/S/R AND O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin ABOUT 3MM N/S/F AND O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S/R AND O/S/R (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/R AND O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass114,369 miles (+1,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,369 miles
    Test number
    184527788451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass112,700 miles (+6,140)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    112,700 miles
    Test number
    949356844536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,560 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    106,560 miles
    Test number
    537481417954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,012 miles (+23)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,012 miles
    Test number
    974305674348
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  7. Fail101,989 miles (+15,715)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,989 miles
    Test number
    245899502004
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  8. Pass86,274 miles (+12,286)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,274 miles
    Test number
    612895132625
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,988 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,988 miles
    Test number
    717263830511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,968 miles (+11,498)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,968 miles
    Test number
    601830299141
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass62,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,470 miles
    Test number
    474858666471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,470 miles (+8,248)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,470 miles
    Test number
    357094561251
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass54,222 miles (+9,921)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,222 miles
    Test number
    257206443634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,301 miles (+8,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,301 miles
    Test number
    743373562888
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass36,018 miles (+8,940)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,018 miles
    Test number
    565748515110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,078 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,078 miles
    Test number
    845631924134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    26,421 miles
    Test number
    746801624006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 YLO

Does L3 YLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 YLO is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 YLO?
The MOT on L3 YLO is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 YLO done?
L3 YLO was recorded at 118,523 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 7,749 miles a year.
Has L3 YLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 YLO has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 YLO 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 YLO find?
L3 YLO passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 3 more.

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