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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L40 GBLMOT history

L40 GBL is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 22 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 158,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

L40 GBL white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
158,916 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 GBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 GBL was last recorded at 158,916 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 5,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,773 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,143 miles
Average per year
11,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,916 miles
  • 2024 – 153,773 miles
  • 2023 – 147,837 miles
  • 2022 – 136,476 miles
  • 2021 – 126,618 miles
  • 2020 – 115,660 miles
  • 2019 – 105,482 miles
  • 2018 – 89,684 miles
  • 2017 – 75,605 miles
  • 2016 – 61,255 miles
  • 2015 – 45,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,916 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryChip in the windscreen

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,916 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    158,916 miles
    Test number
    337158357622
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryChip in the windscreen

  2. Fail158,916 miles (+5,143)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,916 miles
    Test number
    466866755319
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryChip in the windscreen

  3. Pass153,773 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    153,773 miles
    Test number
    748920570037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail153,692 miles (+5,855)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,692 miles
    Test number
    449015433409
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass147,837 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    147,837 miles
    Test number
    325956337243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail147,835 miles (+11,359)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,835 miles
    Test number
    359166196864
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass136,476 miles (+9,858)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    136,476 miles
    Test number
    600536783471
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rears

  8. Pass126,618 miles (+10,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,618 miles
    Test number
    176467828551
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass115,660 miles (+10,178)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    115,660 miles
    Test number
    511793379922
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass105,482 miles (+15,798)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,482 miles
    Test number
    550997767364
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners Removed From Rear View Mirror Prior To Test And Put Back After Test

  11. Pass89,684 miles (+14,079)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    89,684 miles
    Test number
    996969895972
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass75,605 miles (+14,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    75,605 miles
    Test number
    298995270171
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen (outside of swept area)

  13. Pass61,255 miles (+16,089)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    61,255 miles
    Test number
    591143940567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,166 miles
    Test number
    104717972712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 GBL

Does L40 GBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 GBL is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 GBL?
The MOT on L40 GBL is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 GBL done?
L40 GBL was recorded at 158,916 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 11,370 miles a year.
Has L40 GBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 GBL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 GBL 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 GBL find?
L40 GBL passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; chip in the windscreen.

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