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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,991 cc

L5 SYXMOT history

L5 SYX is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 18 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2022 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 157,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2022.

L5 SYX black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2022
Mileage
157,543 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 SYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L5 SYX was last recorded at 157,543 miles on 1 Nov 2022, 9,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,709 miles · 8 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
9,834 miles
Average per year
9,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 157,543 miles
  • 2021 – 147,709 miles
  • 2020 – 143,402 miles
  • 2019 – 140,318 miles
  • 2018 – 131,910 miles
  • 2017 – 126,179 miles
  • 2016 – 119,600 miles
  • 2015 – 115,815 miles
  • 2014 – 99,858 miles
  • 2013 – 84,412 miles
  • 2012 – 64,644 miles
  • 2011 – 48,744 miles
  • 2010 – 38,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail157,543 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe Mounting, Anti Roll Bar Mounting & Control Arm Front Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim too low N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen N/S & O/S (3.5 (a))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S Deteriorated Beam Pattern & Light Intensity Slightly Reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting To Leak Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Arm Front Bushes Perished & Starting To De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Mounting Onto Body Corroded Away (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge, Thorn Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various Leaks Across Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S Heavily Corroded Inner & Outer Faces, Pads Ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryReverse Lights In-op (Pre 1st Sept 2009)

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail157,543 miles (+9,834)1 dangerous4 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,543 miles
    Test number
    837438954045
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe Mounting, Anti Roll Bar Mounting & Control Arm Front Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen N/S & O/S (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S Deteriorated Beam Pattern & Light Intensity Slightly Reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting To Leak Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Arm Front Bushes Perished & Starting To De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Mounting Onto Body Corroded Away (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge, Thorn Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various Leaks Across Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S Heavily Corroded Inner & Outer Faces, Pads Ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryReverse Lights In-op (Pre 1st Sept 2009)

  2. Pass147,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,709 miles
    Test number
    153900741729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail147,709 miles (+4,307)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,709 miles
    Test number
    459069111075
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,402 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    143,402 miles
    Test number
    196357245341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail143,402 miles (+3,084)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,402 miles
    Test number
    854561279557
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,318 miles (+8,408)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,318 miles
    Test number
    948307329991
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass131,910 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    131,910 miles
    Test number
    700640923423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail131,910 miles (+5,731)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,910 miles
    Test number
    146562122559
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass126,179 miles (+6,579)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    126,179 miles
    Test number
    455528237014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,600 miles (+3,785)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,600 miles
    Test number
    586531124467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,815 miles (+15,957)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    115,815 miles
    Test number
    688061905234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,858 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    99,858 miles
    Test number
    978584464131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail99,855 miles (+15,443)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,855 miles
    Test number
    435144764132
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass84,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,412 miles
    Test number
    798634263127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,412 miles (+19,768)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,412 miles
    Test number
    556362363106
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass64,644 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,644 miles
    Test number
    415666482064
    • NoteRear anti roll bar links worn - slight movement
    • NoteRear inner anti roll bar bushes worn
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low on tread

  17. Fail64,644 miles (+15,900)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,644 miles
    Test number
    446806172040
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear anti roll bar links worn - slight movement
    • NoteRear inner anti roll bar bushes worn
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low on tread

  18. Pass48,744 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,744 miles
    Test number
    676168161040
    • NoteN/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split away

  19. Fail48,744 miles (+10,568)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,744 miles
    Test number
    975898261003
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split away

  20. Pass38,176 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,176 miles
    Test number
    611191060038
    • NoteRear brake pads low

Questions about L5 SYX

Does L5 SYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 SYX expired on 7 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 SYX?
The MOT on L5 SYX expired on 7 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 SYX done?
L5 SYX was recorded at 157,543 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2022, an average of 9,423 miles a year.
Has L5 SYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 SYX has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 SYX 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 SYX find?
L5 SYX failed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 13 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe mounting, anti roll bar mounting & control arm front mounting; headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s; offside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 17 more.

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