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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.

L4 DFX black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass73,152 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass56,258 miles (+4,703)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    56,258 miles
    Test number
    102266898031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,555 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,555 miles
    Test number
    279607827404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass42,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    42,600 miles
    Test number
    906943538498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. 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)
  13. Pass29,745 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    29,745 miles
    Test number
    321933188352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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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