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Kia Sportage

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,685 cc

L40 CHVMOT history

L40 CHV is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 23 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 132,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

L40 CHV white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
132,626 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 CHV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
23 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 CHV was last recorded at 132,626 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 14,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
117,920 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
14,706 miles
Average per year
11,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,626 miles
  • 2025 – 117,920 miles
  • 2024 – 100,564 miles
  • 2023 – 91,766 miles
  • 2022 – 85,691 miles
  • 2021 – 78,563 miles
  • 2020 – 69,637 miles
  • 2019 – 62,096 miles
  • 2018 – 39,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,626 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTpms light illuminated

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 10 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,626 miles (+14,706)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    132,626 miles
    Test number
    859426881322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light illuminated

  2. Pass117,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    117,920 miles
    Test number
    195999286983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,920 miles (+17,356)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,920 miles
    Test number
    467273366042
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

  4. Pass100,564 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,564 miles
    Test number
    873664918963
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing unevely
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEgr pipe cracked and leaking fumes slightly

  5. Fail100,564 miles (+8,798)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,564 miles
    Test number
    977920265933
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing unevely
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEgr pipe cracked and leaking fumes slightly

  6. Pass91,766 miles (+6,075)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,766 miles
    Test number
    425334748268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,691 miles (+7,128)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,691 miles
    Test number
    309886342869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,563 miles (+8,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,563 miles
    Test number
    757269215859
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also axle has slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  9. Pass69,637 miles (+7,541)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,637 miles
    Test number
    439548625273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,096 miles (+22,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,096 miles
    Test number
    965117535527
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp on

  11. Pass39,614 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    39,614 miles
    Test number
    784741722929
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Questions about L40 CHV

Does L40 CHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 CHV is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 CHV?
The MOT on L40 CHV is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 CHV done?
L40 CHV was recorded at 132,626 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 11,891 miles a year.
Has L40 CHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 CHV has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 CHV 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 L40 CHV find?
L40 CHV passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear all direction indicators slightly discoloured; nearside rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush; nearside suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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