
Kia Sportage
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
L4 DFXMOT history
L4 DFX is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 30 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 73,152 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 73,152 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,369 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 DFX
- 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
- 30 Jan 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 DFX was last recorded at 73,152 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 3,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 69,361 miles · 29 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,791 miles
- Average per year
- 4,369 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,152 miles
- 2025 – 69,361 miles
- 2024 – 64,839 miles
- 2023 – 60,154 miles
- 2022 – 56,258 miles
- 2021 – 51,555 miles
- 2020 – 47,270 miles
- 2019 – 42,600 miles
- 2018 – 37,314 miles
- 2016 – 29,745 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 19 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,152 miles (+3,791)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 73,152 miles
- Test number
- 891482566124
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass69,361 miles (+4,522)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 69,361 miles
- Test number
- 644021628047
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass64,839 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 64,839 miles
- Test number
- 819802751047
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail64,839 miles (+4,685)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,839 miles
- Test number
- 651943358842
- 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,154 miles (+3,896)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 60,154 miles
- Test number
- 576816817324
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass56,258 miles (+4,703)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 56,258 miles
- Test number
- 102266898031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,555 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 51,555 miles
- Test number
- 279607827404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,553 miles (+4,283)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,553 miles
- Test number
- 282505341558
- MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass47,270 miles (+4,670)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 47,270 miles
- Test number
- 113588780285
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limmits (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,600 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 42,600 miles
- Test number
- 906943538498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,600 miles (+5,286)1 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,600 miles
- Test number
- 751202407194
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass37,314 miles (+7,569)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 37,314 miles
- Test number
- 528522475835
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,745 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 29,745 miles
- Test number
- 321933188352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,728 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 29,728 miles
- Test number
- 932356411141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 DFX
- Does L4 DFX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 DFX is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 DFX?
- The MOT on L4 DFX is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 DFX done?
- L4 DFX was recorded at 73,152 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 4,369 miles a year.
- Has L4 DFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 DFX has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on L4 DFX 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 DFX find?
- L4 DFX passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively.
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