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Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,598 cc

L6 NKAMOT history

L6 NKA is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 1 Sept 2018. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 71,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

L6 NKA black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
71,407 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 NKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
1 Sept 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 NKA was last recorded at 71,407 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,406 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,407 miles
  • 2025 – 64,040 miles
  • 2024 – 54,836 miles
  • 2023 – 45,914 miles
  • 2022 – 36,529 miles
  • 2021 – 24,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,407 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

8 tests since 10 Aug 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,407 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    71,407 miles
    Test number
    927704663828
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail71,406 miles (+7,366)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,406 miles
    Test number
    898774230824
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass64,040 miles (+9,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    64,040 miles
    Test number
    514011866505
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass54,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    54,836 miles
    Test number
    581949809469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail54,836 miles (+8,922)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,836 miles
    Test number
    509792619181
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass45,914 miles (+9,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    45,914 miles
    Test number
    297818569865
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass36,529 miles (+11,956)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    36,529 miles
    Test number
    549058160079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,573 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    24,573 miles
    Test number
    478166917885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Questions about L6 NKA

Does L6 NKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 NKA is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 NKA?
The MOT on L6 NKA is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 NKA done?
L6 NKA was recorded at 71,407 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 9,292 miles a year.
Has L6 NKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 NKA has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 NKA 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 NKA find?
L6 NKA passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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