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Silver · Petrol · 2016 · 1,591 cc

L40 VACMOT history

L40 VAC is a silver petrol Kia Sportage first used on 15 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 62,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

L40 VAC silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
62,159 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 VAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
15 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 VAC was last recorded at 62,159 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 8,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
53,622 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,537 miles
Average per year
7,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,159 miles
  • 2025 – 53,622 miles
  • 2024 – 44,296 miles
  • 2023 – 36,360 miles
  • 2022 – 26,210 miles
  • 2021 – 23,315 miles
  • 2019 – 12,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,159 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 16 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,159 miles (+8,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    62,159 miles
    Test number
    619938594509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Pass53,622 miles (+9,326)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    53,622 miles
    Test number
    205780266541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    44,296 miles
    Test number
    380666543678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail44,296 miles (+7,936)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,296 miles
    Test number
    269200939084
    • 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))
  5. Pass36,360 miles (+10,150)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    36,360 miles
    Test number
    701102864140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,210 miles (+2,895)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    26,210 miles
    Test number
    310003307740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass23,315 miles (+11,102)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    23,315 miles
    Test number
    640895376664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass12,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    12,213 miles
    Test number
    658681630573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 VAC

Does L40 VAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 VAC is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 VAC?
The MOT on L40 VAC is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 VAC done?
L40 VAC was recorded at 62,159 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 7,994 miles a year.
Has L40 VAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 VAC has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 VAC 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 VAC find?
L40 VAC passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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