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Blue · Diesel · 2017 · 1,685 cc

L40 JBMMOT history

L40 JBM is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 4 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 90,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

L40 JBM blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
90,631 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 JBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
4 Jan 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 JBM was last recorded at 90,631 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 5,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,775 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,856 miles
Average per year
6,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,631 miles
  • 2025 – 84,775 miles
  • 2024 – 79,191 miles
  • 2022 – 74,438 miles
  • 2020 – 62,276 miles
  • 2019 – 51,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,631 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 28 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,631 miles (+5,856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    90,631 miles
    Test number
    307273736033
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass84,775 miles (+5,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,775 miles
    Test number
    647545500358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass79,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,191 miles
    Test number
    664302203888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,191 miles (+4,753)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,191 miles
    Test number
    870861712958
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass74,438 miles (+4,591)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    74,438 miles
    Test number
    834388286343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass69,847 miles (+7,571)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,847 miles
    Test number
    300927636150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,276 miles (+10,971)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,276 miles
    Test number
    508550173082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,305 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,305 miles
    Test number
    510318847258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Questions about L40 JBM

Does L40 JBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 JBM is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 JBM?
The MOT on L40 JBM is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 JBM done?
L40 JBM was recorded at 90,631 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 6,218 miles a year.
Has L40 JBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 JBM has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 JBM 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 JBM find?
L40 JBM passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; nearside rear nail in tyre; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides.

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