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White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc

L4 UWNMOT history

L4 UWN is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 28 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 126,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

L4 UWN white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
126,051 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 UWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 UWN was last recorded at 126,051 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 16,667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,384 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
16,667 miles
Average per year
8,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,051 miles
  • 2025 – 109,384 miles
  • 2024 – 94,497 miles
  • 2023 – 88,374 miles
  • 2022 – 79,752 miles
  • 2021 – 72,752 miles
  • 2020 – 64,793 miles
  • 2019 – 57,551 miles
  • 2017 – 52,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,051 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front brake pads starting to wear badly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Noise on engine from altanator belt area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,051 miles (+16,667)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    126,051 miles
    Test number
    605460438109
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass109,384 miles (+14,887)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,384 miles
    Test number
    505149322645
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass94,497 miles (+6,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    94,497 miles
    Test number
    295756384481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass88,374 miles (+8,622)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    88,374 miles
    Test number
    935462097003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass79,752 miles (+7,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    79,752 miles
    Test number
    192612516661
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items
  6. Pass72,752 miles (+1,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,752 miles
    Test number
    884793721715
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
  7. Pass71,291 miles (+6,498)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,291 miles
    Test number
    991581933686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,793 miles (+7,242)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,793 miles
    Test number
    194740451272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,551 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,551 miles
    Test number
    825176577532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,544 miles (+5,375)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,544 miles
    Test number
    356661087914
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Some thing inside tyre moving about
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing not checked wheel will not turn
  11. Pass52,169 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,169 miles
    Test number
    474514026179
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads starting to wear badly
    • AdvisoryNoise on engine from altanator belt area
  12. Fail52,162 miles2 dangerous3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,162 miles
    Test number
    407895173833
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator lenz (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads starting to wear badly
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake starting to stick
    • AdvisoryNoise on engine from altanator belt area
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded lipped and overheated
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn very badly close to min of 1.5mm

Questions about L4 UWN

Does L4 UWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 UWN is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 UWN?
The MOT on L4 UWN is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 UWN done?
L4 UWN was recorded at 126,051 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 8,543 miles a year.
Has L4 UWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 UWN has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on L4 UWN 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 UWN find?
L4 UWN passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2, and 5 more.

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