Kia Sportage
Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,591 cc
L5 EJHMOT history
L5 EJH is a black petrol Kia Sportage first used on 9 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 68,556 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 68,556 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,440 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 EJH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,591 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 9 May 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 EJH was last recorded at 68,556 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 68,406 miles · 11 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 150 miles
- Average per year
- 6,440 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,556 miles
- 2025 – 60,240 miles
- 2024 – 52,664 miles
- 2023 – 46,115 miles
- 2022 – 39,137 miles
- 2021 – 31,516 miles
- 2020 – 27,269 miles
- 2019 – 23,047 miles
- 2018 – 15,434 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,556 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
11 tests since 18 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,556 miles (+150)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 68,556 miles
- Test number
- 698235439694
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail68,406 miles (+8,166)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,406 miles
- Test number
- 802098185566
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass60,240 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 60,240 miles
- Test number
- 251061413696
- 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))
Fail60,189 miles (+7,525)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,189 miles
- Test number
- 959659845699
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass52,664 miles (+6,549)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 52,664 miles
- Test number
- 933534720840
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes worn
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes worn
Pass46,115 miles (+6,978)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 46,115 miles
- Test number
- 147429340996
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass39,137 miles (+7,621)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 39,137 miles
- Test number
- 843417855850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,516 miles (+4,247)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 31,516 miles
- Test number
- 873134504375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,269 miles (+4,222)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 27,269 miles
- Test number
- 750581090843
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass23,047 miles (+7,613)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 23,047 miles
- Test number
- 722686881017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,434 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 15,434 miles
- Test number
- 634165912502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 EJH
- Does L5 EJH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 EJH is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 EJH?
- The MOT on L5 EJH is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 EJH done?
- L5 EJH was recorded at 68,556 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 6,440 miles a year.
- Has L5 EJH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 EJH has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L5 EJH 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 L5 EJH find?
- L5 EJH passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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