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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L4 TCJMOT history

L4 TCJ is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 12 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 107,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

L4 TCJ silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,997 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 TCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 TCJ was last recorded at 107,997 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 6,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,024 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,973 miles
Average per year
7,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,997 miles
  • 2025 – 101,024 miles
  • 2024 – 95,546 miles
  • 2023 – 89,423 miles
  • 2022 – 82,075 miles
  • 2021 – 78,496 miles
  • 2020 – 75,779 miles
  • 2019 – 67,344 miles
  • 2018 – 59,020 miles
  • 2017 – 46,912 miles
  • 2016 – 35,719 miles
  • 2015 – 23,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,997 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,997 miles (+6,973)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,997 miles
    Test number
    245511743079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,024 miles (+5,478)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    101,024 miles
    Test number
    731479706349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,546 miles (+6,123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,546 miles
    Test number
    598254433337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and have run hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low and burnt (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass89,423 miles (+7,348)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,423 miles
    Test number
    494610518350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,075 miles
    Test number
    219813508461
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  6. Fail82,075 miles (+3,579)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,075 miles
    Test number
    988710488454
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  7. Pass78,496 miles (+2,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,496 miles
    Test number
    140660639362
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass75,779 miles (+8,435)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,779 miles
    Test number
    380522724276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,344 miles (+8,324)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,344 miles
    Test number
    657385408075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,020 miles (+12,108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,020 miles
    Test number
    555448962851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass46,912 miles (+11,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,912 miles
    Test number
    840544225477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass35,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,719 miles
    Test number
    725025486935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,719 miles (+12,277)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,719 miles
    Test number
    194465420489
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass23,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,442 miles
    Test number
    489618365079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 TCJ

Does L4 TCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 TCJ is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 TCJ?
The MOT on L4 TCJ is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 TCJ done?
L4 TCJ was recorded at 107,997 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 7,694 miles a year.
Has L4 TCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 TCJ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L4 TCJ 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 TCJ find?
L4 TCJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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