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Silver · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

L40 SVTMOT history

L40 SVT is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 26 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 90,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

L40 SVT silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,405 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 SVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
26 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 SVT was last recorded at 90,405 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,399 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
11,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,405 miles
  • 2025 – 76,119 miles
  • 2024 – 64,439 miles
  • 2023 – 53,536 miles
  • 2022 – 44,808 miles
  • 2021 – 32,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,405 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,405 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,405 miles
    Test number
    449014116080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  2. Fail90,399 miles (+14,280)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,399 miles
    Test number
    510999153022
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Pass76,119 miles (+11,680)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    76,119 miles
    Test number
    529352256081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,439 miles (+10,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    64,439 miles
    Test number
    409692145145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass53,536 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    53,536 miles
    Test number
    439295387118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail53,525 miles (+8,717)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,525 miles
    Test number
    394014727364
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass44,808 miles (+12,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,808 miles
    Test number
    364898047890
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass32,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    32,601 miles
    Test number
    916861983001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 SVT

Does L40 SVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SVT is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 SVT?
The MOT on L40 SVT is valid until 25 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 SVT done?
L40 SVT was recorded at 90,405 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 11,487 miles a year.
Has L40 SVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 SVT has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 SVT 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 SVT find?
L40 SVT passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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