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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,591 cc

L6 AEAMOT history

L6 AEA is a black petrol Kia Sportage first used on 31 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 95,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

L6 AEA black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
95,590 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 AEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 AEA was last recorded at 95,590 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,588 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,590 miles
  • 2025 – 89,307 miles
  • 2024 – 82,922 miles
  • 2023 – 79,880 miles
  • 2022 – 74,944 miles
  • 2021 – 70,191 miles
  • 2020 – 65,909 miles
  • 2019 – 62,334 miles
  • 2018 – 59,133 miles
  • 2017 – 53,247 miles
  • 2016 – 46,522 miles
  • 2015 – 38,629 miles
  • 2014 – 28,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,590 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,590 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    95,590 miles
    Test number
    945630329865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,588 miles (+6,281)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,588 miles
    Test number
    774671536280
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass89,307 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    89,307 miles
    Test number
    561727730040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail89,307 miles (+6,385)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,307 miles
    Test number
    436306108627
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass82,922 miles (+3,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    82,922 miles
    Test number
    363871769864
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/ and o/s rear inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,880 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    79,880 miles
    Test number
    813517555200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail79,880 miles (+4,936)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,880 miles
    Test number
    552931917484
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass74,944 miles (+4,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,944 miles
    Test number
    681941373332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,191 miles (+4,282)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    70,191 miles
    Test number
    113745743366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to change (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise to change. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass65,909 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,909 miles
    Test number
    348099298725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail65,909 miles (+3,575)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,909 miles
    Test number
    815328247352
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass62,334 miles (+3,201)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,334 miles
    Test number
    760194110957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,133 miles (+5,886)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,133 miles
    Test number
    848806908524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,247 miles (+6,725)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,247 miles
    Test number
    421594138164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,522 miles (+7,893)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    46,522 miles
    Test number
    584612264314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,629 miles (+9,987)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    38,629 miles
    Test number
    726015015078
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking and has cuts but not down to cords

  17. Pass28,642 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,642 miles
    Test number
    407657914025
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

Questions about L6 AEA

Does L6 AEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 AEA is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 AEA?
The MOT on L6 AEA is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 AEA done?
L6 AEA was recorded at 95,590 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 5,545 miles a year.
Has L6 AEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 AEA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 AEA 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 L6 AEA find?
L6 AEA passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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