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White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc

L40 SHKMOT history

L40 SHK is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 30 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 140,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

L40 SHK white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
140,283 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 SHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 SHK was last recorded at 140,283 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 6,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,357 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,926 miles
Average per year
11,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,283 miles
  • 2025 – 133,357 miles
  • 2024 – 124,525 miles
  • 2023 – 116,497 miles
  • 2022 – 99,410 miles
  • 2020 – 86,773 miles
  • 2019 – 69,588 miles
  • 2018 – 54,534 miles
  • 2017 – 37,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,283 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Both Front Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Ball Joint Boots split but not allowing ingress of dirt.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,283 miles (+6,926)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    140,283 miles
    Test number
    329938804848
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both Front Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Ball Joint Boots split but not allowing ingress of dirt.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass133,357 miles (+8,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    133,357 miles
    Test number
    718418466063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass124,525 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    124,525 miles
    Test number
    664281961290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail124,525 miles (+8,028)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,525 miles
    Test number
    310843379550
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass116,497 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    116,497 miles
    Test number
    169213927648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,496 miles (+4,245)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,496 miles
    Test number
    693510822464
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass112,251 miles (+12,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,251 miles
    Test number
    745048882219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT + BADLY WORN EDGES 225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass99,410 miles (+12,637)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,410 miles
    Test number
    951056850681
    • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass86,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,773 miles
    Test number
    963080632995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,773 miles (+17,185)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,773 miles
    Test number
    985762940107
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass69,588 miles (+15,054)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,588 miles
    Test number
    329563154316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass54,534 miles (+16,664)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,534 miles
    Test number
    743364442980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,870 miles
    Test number
    811587980667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 SHK

Does L40 SHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SHK is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 SHK?
The MOT on L40 SHK is valid until 19 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 SHK done?
L40 SHK was recorded at 140,283 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 11,041 miles a year.
Has L40 SHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 SHK has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 SHK 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 SHK find?
L40 SHK passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

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