Kia Sportage
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L40 VEYMOT history
L40 VEY is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 8 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 110,302 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 110,302 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,506 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 VEY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 8 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 VEY was last recorded at 110,302 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 110,261 miles · 24 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 41 miles
- Average per year
- 7,506 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,302 miles
- 2025 – 107,854 miles
- 2024 – 102,479 miles
- 2023 – 96,465 miles
- 2022 – 85,270 miles
- 2021 – 76,025 miles
- 2020 – 70,255 miles
- 2019 – 49,936 miles
- 2018 – 42,499 miles
- 2017 – 35,535 miles
- 2016 – 29,899 miles
- 2015 – 25,342 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,302 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryPropshaft missingRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Prop shaft missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 6 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,302 miles (+41)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 110,302 miles
- Test number
- 755614811484
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPropshaft missing
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail110,261 miles (+2,407)5 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,261 miles
- Test number
- 934688567334
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPropshaft missing
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass107,854 miles (+5,375)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 107,854 miles
- Test number
- 453684374268
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,479 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 102,479 miles
- Test number
- 469751494731
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail102,479 miles (+6,014)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,479 miles
- Test number
- 426384734597
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,465 miles (+11,195)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 96,465 miles
- Test number
- 473043945425
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear propshaft missing
Pass85,270 miles (+9,245)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 85,270 miles
- Test number
- 321293822217
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPROPSHAFT MISSING
Pass76,025 miles (+323)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 76,025 miles
- Test number
- 694666940930
- AdvisoryPropshaft missing
Fail75,702 miles (+5,447)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,702 miles
- Test number
- 452904828187
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPropshaft missing
Pass70,255 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 70,255 miles
- Test number
- 340826808203
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft missing
Fail70,255 miles (+20,319)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,255 miles
- Test number
- 489318427121
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft missing
Pass49,936 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 49,936 miles
- Test number
- 729953514331
- 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))
Fail49,934 miles (+7,435)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,934 miles
- Test number
- 293907094915
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorTrailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (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))
Pass42,499 miles (+6,964)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 42,499 miles
- Test number
- 444118408060
- AdvisoryFRONT INNER DISC PADS WORN
Pass35,535 miles (+5,636)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 35,535 miles
- Test number
- 958486785077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,899 miles (+4,557)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2017
- Odometer
- 29,899 miles
- Test number
- 813633688473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,342 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 25,342 miles
- Test number
- 925825065046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 VEY
- Does L40 VEY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 VEY is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 VEY?
- The MOT on L40 VEY is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 VEY done?
- L40 VEY was recorded at 110,302 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 7,506 miles a year.
- Has L40 VEY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 VEY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 VEY 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 VEY find?
- L40 VEY passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 11 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front upper macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.
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