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Orange · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

L40 LECMOT history

L40 LEC is an orange diesel Kia Sportage first used on 26 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 25,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

L40 LEC orange Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
25,248 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 LEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
26 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 LEC was last recorded at 25,248 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,239 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,248 miles
  • 2025 – 19,489 miles
  • 2024 – 14,303 miles
  • 2023 – 12,151 miles
  • 2022 – 11,635 miles
  • 2021 – 7,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,248 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 16 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,248 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    25,248 miles
    Test number
    639266958587
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  2. Fail25,239 miles (+5,750)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,239 miles
    Test number
    681710991800
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass19,489 miles (+5,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    19,489 miles
    Test number
    632067610447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass14,303 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    14,303 miles
    Test number
    217916480507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass12,151 miles (+516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    12,151 miles
    Test number
    504010291888
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass11,635 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    11,635 miles
    Test number
    293167984357
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail11,635 miles (+4,078)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,635 miles
    Test number
    618159113137
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass7,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    7,557 miles
    Test number
    572675667531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 LEC

Does L40 LEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LEC is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 LEC?
The MOT on L40 LEC is valid until 7 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 LEC done?
L40 LEC was recorded at 25,248 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 3,495 miles a year.
Has L40 LEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 LEC has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 LEC 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 LEC find?
L40 LEC passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively both front; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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