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White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

L40 POVMOT history

L40 POV is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 9 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 68,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

L40 POV white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
68,386 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 POV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
9 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 POV was last recorded at 68,386 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 4,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
64,235 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,151 miles
Average per year
4,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,386 miles
  • 2025 – 64,235 miles
  • 2024 – 62,921 miles
  • 2023 – 61,284 miles
  • 2022 – 55,259 miles
  • 2021 – 47,569 miles
  • 2020 – 42,136 miles
  • 2019 – 36,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,386 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm *ADVISE REPLACEMENT* (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge on 1.6mm *ADVISE REPLACEMENT* (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm *ADVISE REPLACEMENT* (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge on 1.6mm *ADVISE REPLACEMENT* (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTPMS lamp illuminated indicating low tyre pressure

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.

  • Covers Fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 17 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,386 miles (+4,151)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    68,386 miles
    Test number
    851860771739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm *ADVISE REPLACEMENT* (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge on 1.6mm *ADVISE REPLACEMENT* (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm *ADVISE REPLACEMENT* (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge on 1.6mm *ADVISE REPLACEMENT* (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS lamp illuminated indicating low tyre pressure

  2. Pass64,235 miles (+1,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    64,235 miles
    Test number
    799058752697
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass62,921 miles (+1,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    62,921 miles
    Test number
    318275468974
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted
    • 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))

  4. Pass61,284 miles (+6,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    61,284 miles
    Test number
    607475927731
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted

  5. Pass55,259 miles (+7,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    55,259 miles
    Test number
    739268748660
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass47,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    47,569 miles
    Test number
    845017619108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,659 miles (+5,523)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,659 miles
    Test number
    815036703241
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass42,136 miles (+6,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    42,136 miles
    Test number
    548498839941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass36,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    36,063 miles
    Test number
    576609165793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 POV

Does L40 POV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 POV is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 POV?
The MOT on L40 POV is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 POV done?
L40 POV was recorded at 68,386 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 4,685 miles a year.
Has L40 POV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 POV has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on L40 POV 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 POV find?
L40 POV passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm *advise replacement*; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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