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White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc

L40 KYJMOT history

L40 KYJ is a white petrol Kia Sportage first used on 18 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

L40 KYJ white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
137,062 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 KYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 KYJ was last recorded at 137,062 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 7,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,868 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,194 miles
Average per year
9,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,062 miles
  • 2025 – 129,868 miles
  • 2024 – 120,830 miles
  • 2023 – 112,650 miles
  • 2022 – 104,965 miles
  • 2021 – 96,599 miles
  • 2020 – 88,384 miles
  • 2019 – 80,364 miles
  • 2018 – 75,595 miles
  • 2017 – 60,569 miles
  • 2016 – 45,439 miles
  • 2015 – 31,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,062 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear cracked in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,062 miles (+7,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    137,062 miles
    Test number
    286400891699
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass129,868 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    129,868 miles
    Test number
    551664346147
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail129,863 miles (+9,033)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,863 miles
    Test number
    404421162914
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass120,830 miles (+8,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    120,830 miles
    Test number
    253796076940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass112,650 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,650 miles
    Test number
    116555544679
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail112,590 miles (+7,625)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,590 miles
    Test number
    499145542153
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass104,965 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    104,965 miles
    Test number
    315820515215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail104,964 miles (+8,365)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,964 miles
    Test number
    983973758090
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,599 miles (+8,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,599 miles
    Test number
    633722140486
    • 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))

  10. Pass88,384 miles (+8,020)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,384 miles
    Test number
    436864387146
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass80,364 miles (+4,769)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,364 miles
    Test number
    379678730949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,595 miles
    Test number
    901611674739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,595 miles (+52)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,595 miles
    Test number
    109038014282
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60-17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to crack

  14. Pass75,543 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,543 miles
    Test number
    168388046493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cracked in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked in tread

  15. Fail75,543 miles (+14,974)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,543 miles
    Test number
    273217171416
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cracked in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked in tread

  16. Pass60,569 miles (+15,130)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,569 miles
    Test number
    647504308469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,439 miles (+13,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,439 miles
    Test number
    663321703926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perishing

  18. Pass31,893 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    31,893 miles
    Test number
    910754744922
    • AdvisoryNearside aim on lower limits
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  19. Fail31,893 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,893 miles
    Test number
    156070537949
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven handbrake (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
    • AdvisoryNearside aim on lower limits
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

Questions about L40 KYJ

Does L40 KYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 KYJ is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 KYJ?
The MOT on L40 KYJ is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 KYJ done?
L40 KYJ was recorded at 137,062 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 9,730 miles a year.
Has L40 KYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 KYJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 KYJ 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 KYJ find?
L40 KYJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, and 1 more.

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