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Orange · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L55 WTYMOT history

L55 WTY is an orange diesel Kia Sportage first used on 27 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 83,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2026.

L55 WTY orange Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
83,520 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 WTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
4 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 WTY was last recorded at 83,520 miles on 4 May 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,506 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
6,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,520 miles
  • 2025 – 75,791 miles
  • 2024 – 66,977 miles
  • 2023 – 59,467 miles
  • 2022 – 51,457 miles
  • 2021 – 42,470 miles
  • 2020 – 40,942 miles
  • 2019 – 37,980 miles
  • 2018 – 34,246 miles
  • 2017 – 29,649 miles
  • 2016 – 25,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,520 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,520 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    83,520 miles
    Test number
    536823503366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail83,506 miles (+7,715)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,506 miles
    Test number
    548241005263
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass75,791 miles (+8,814)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    75,791 miles
    Test number
    244668338592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,977 miles (+7,510)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    66,977 miles
    Test number
    892434820400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,467 miles (+8,010)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    59,467 miles
    Test number
    129483259504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,457 miles (+8,987)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    51,457 miles
    Test number
    260840730659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    42,470 miles
    Test number
    452130173996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,470 miles (+1,528)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,470 miles
    Test number
    951872502999
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass40,942 miles (+2,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    40,942 miles
    Test number
    996681325562
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass37,980 miles (+3,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,980 miles
    Test number
    354372057547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass34,246 miles (+4,597)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,246 miles
    Test number
    105550691103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,649 miles (+4,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,649 miles
    Test number
    687777470841
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade worn
  13. Pass25,164 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,164 miles
    Test number
    734474843725
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre scrubbing off on edges.
  14. Fail25,164 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,164 miles
    Test number
    363669073876
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre scrubbing off on edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

Questions about L55 WTY

Does L55 WTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 WTY is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 WTY?
The MOT on L55 WTY is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 WTY done?
L55 WTY was recorded at 83,520 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2026, an average of 6,086 miles a year.
Has L55 WTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 WTY has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 WTY 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 WTY find?
L55 WTY passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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