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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L40 TMWMOT history

L40 TMW is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 28 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 43,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

L40 TMW silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
43,292 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 TMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 TMW was last recorded at 43,292 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 1,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,438 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,854 miles
Average per year
3,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,292 miles
  • 2024 – 41,438 miles
  • 2023 – 39,729 miles
  • 2022 – 35,400 miles
  • 2021 – 32,267 miles
  • 2020 – 29,575 miles
  • 2019 – 27,057 miles
  • 2018 – 23,001 miles
  • 2017 – 18,127 miles
  • 2016 – 13,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,292 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,292 miles (+1,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    43,292 miles
    Test number
    433836489349
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass41,438 miles (+1,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    41,438 miles
    Test number
    293427140192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass39,729 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    39,729 miles
    Test number
    504505209925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,542 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    39,542 miles
    Test number
    998429022854
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail39,524 miles (+4,124)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,524 miles
    Test number
    601912369854
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass35,400 miles (+3,133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    35,400 miles
    Test number
    523069692006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin & discs wear lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crackingto tyre,worn lower on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth number plate lights have no covers on them
  7. Pass32,267 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    32,267 miles
    Test number
    482747076799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail32,257 miles (+2,682)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,257 miles
    Test number
    400898822395
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass29,575 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    29,575 miles
    Test number
    957077052321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,057 miles (+4,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    27,057 miles
    Test number
    733517630690
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass23,001 miles (+4,874)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    23,001 miles
    Test number
    649631369544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,127 miles (+4,704)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    18,127 miles
    Test number
    927928949768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    13,423 miles
    Test number
    397565041026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 TMW

Does L40 TMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 TMW is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 TMW?
The MOT on L40 TMW is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 TMW done?
L40 TMW was recorded at 43,292 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 3,275 miles a year.
Has L40 TMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 TMW has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 TMW 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 TMW find?
L40 TMW passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive rear diff.

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