Kia Sportage
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
L4 BFOMOT history
L4 BFO is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 17 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 153,741 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 153,741 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,611 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 BFO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 17 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 BFO was last recorded at 153,741 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 5,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 148,028 miles · 18 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,713 miles
- Average per year
- 9,611 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 153,741 miles
- 2024 – 148,028 miles
- 2023 – 139,168 miles
- 2022 – 132,666 miles
- 2021 – 122,018 miles
- 2020 – 120,050 miles
- 2019 – 108,126 miles
- 2018 – 94,731 miles
- 2017 – 80,267 miles
- 2016 – 66,092 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,741 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier engine bay (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub-frame and attached components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
13 tests since 5 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,741 miles (+5,713)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 153,741 miles
- Test number
- 265707966994
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier engine bay (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub-frame and attached components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass148,028 miles (+8,860)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 148,028 miles
- Test number
- 110304193268
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier engine bay (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2. mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass139,168 miles (+6,502)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 139,168 miles
- Test number
- 745678616138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,666 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 132,666 miles
- Test number
- 234836305228
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail132,663 miles (+10,645)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,663 miles
- Test number
- 408141465315
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake performance not tested Due to N/S/F Wheel bearing excessive (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass122,018 miles (+1,968)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 122,018 miles
- Test number
- 418813723951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,050 miles (+11,924)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 120,050 miles
- Test number
- 432388466752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,126 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 108,126 miles
- Test number
- 697475777027
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail108,126 miles (+13,395)4 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,126 miles
- Test number
- 678641302508
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,731 miles (+14,464)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 94,731 miles
- Test number
- 367394215842
- 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))
Pass80,267 miles (+14,175)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 80,267 miles
- Test number
- 820542081440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,092 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 66,092 miles
- Test number
- 458524752938
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
Fail66,092 miles4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,092 miles
- Test number
- 354623851434
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
Questions about L4 BFO
- Does L4 BFO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 BFO is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L4 BFO?
- The MOT on L4 BFO is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 BFO done?
- L4 BFO was recorded at 153,741 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 9,611 miles a year.
- Has L4 BFO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 BFO has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on L4 BFO 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 L4 BFO find?
- L4 BFO passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier engine bay; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub-frame and attached components corroded, and 1 more.
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