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Red · Petrol · 2018 · 1,591 cc

L59 LFCMOT history

L59 LFC is a red petrol Kia Sportage first used on 31 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 45,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

L59 LFC red Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
45,851 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L59 LFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 Jul 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L59 LFC was last recorded at 45,851 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 2,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,198 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,653 miles
Average per year
4,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,851 miles
  • 2025 – 43,198 miles
  • 2024 – 40,877 miles
  • 2023 – 37,892 miles
  • 2022 – 31,224 miles
  • 2021 – 23,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,851 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

8 tests since 30 Jul 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,851 miles (+2,653)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    45,851 miles
    Test number
    803515642905
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass43,198 miles (+2,321)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    43,198 miles
    Test number
    810952395462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass40,877 miles (+2,985)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    40,877 miles
    Test number
    412296185369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,892 miles (+6,668)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    37,892 miles
    Test number
    630056110831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    31,224 miles
    Test number
    192252868663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail31,224 miles (+7,965)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,224 miles
    Test number
    909855073307
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass23,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    23,259 miles
    Test number
    516439158156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail23,259 miles2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,259 miles
    Test number
    845658306300
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L59 LFC

Does L59 LFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L59 LFC is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L59 LFC?
The MOT on L59 LFC is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L59 LFC done?
L59 LFC was recorded at 45,851 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 4,903 miles a year.
Has L59 LFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L59 LFC has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L59 LFC 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 L59 LFC find?
L59 LFC passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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