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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

L55 MEJMOT history

L55 MEJ is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 9 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 55,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

L55 MEJ black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
55,949 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 MEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
9 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 MEJ was last recorded at 55,949 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 5,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
50,638 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,311 miles
Average per year
5,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,949 miles
  • 2025 – 50,638 miles
  • 2024 – 44,015 miles
  • 2022 – 38,411 miles
  • 2020 – 26,431 miles
  • 2019 – 20,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,949 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 30 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,949 miles (+5,311)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    55,949 miles
    Test number
    570372755883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,638 miles (+6,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    50,638 miles
    Test number
    138108668425
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc backplate deterioated

  3. Pass44,015 miles (+5,604)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    44,015 miles
    Test number
    119275383166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,411 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    38,411 miles
    Test number
    859197891300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,397 miles (+6,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    33,397 miles
    Test number
    473084434801
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass26,431 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    26,431 miles
    Test number
    453544911406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail26,431 miles (+5,947)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,431 miles
    Test number
    345503241243
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass20,484 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    20,484 miles
    Test number
    174829439948
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about L55 MEJ

Does L55 MEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 MEJ is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 MEJ?
The MOT on L55 MEJ is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 MEJ done?
L55 MEJ was recorded at 55,949 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 5,888 miles a year.
Has L55 MEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 MEJ has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on L55 MEJ 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 MEJ find?
L55 MEJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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