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Kia Sportage

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,685 cc

L55 MDBMOT history

L55 MDB is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 24 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 72,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L55 MDB blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,633 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 MDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
24 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 MDB was last recorded at 72,633 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 9,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
63,308 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,325 miles
Average per year
5,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,633 miles
  • 2025 – 63,308 miles
  • 2024 – 57,530 miles
  • 2023 – 52,689 miles
  • 2022 – 46,553 miles
  • 2021 – 41,093 miles
  • 2020 – 35,637 miles
  • 2019 – 30,500 miles
  • 2018 – 24,272 miles
  • 2017 – 19,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,633 miles
  • AdvisoryPark brake lever has very little reserve travel
  • AdvisoryPark brake only just meeting minimum requirements of 16% efficiency

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,633 miles (+9,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,633 miles
    Test number
    560630738347
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever has very little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just meeting minimum requirements of 16% efficiency
  2. Pass63,308 miles (+5,778)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,308 miles
    Test number
    111020374816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,530 miles (+4,841)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    57,530 miles
    Test number
    948928802316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    52,689 miles
    Test number
    998018603273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail52,689 miles (+6,136)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,689 miles
    Test number
    561336679174
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass46,553 miles (+5,460)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    46,553 miles
    Test number
    312439110844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,093 miles (+5,456)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    41,093 miles
    Test number
    474727394205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,637 miles (+5,137)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    35,637 miles
    Test number
    913491367076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,500 miles (+6,228)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    30,500 miles
    Test number
    221038817493
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front wipers smearing slightly
  10. Pass24,272 miles (+5,137)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    24,272 miles
    Test number
    714933080782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    19,135 miles
    Test number
    694562344724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 MDB

Does L55 MDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 MDB is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 MDB?
The MOT on L55 MDB is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 MDB done?
L55 MDB was recorded at 72,633 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 5,934 miles a year.
Has L55 MDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 MDB has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 MDB 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 L55 MDB find?
L55 MDB passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: park brake lever has very little reserve travel; park brake only just meeting minimum requirements of 16% efficiency.

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