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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

L6 TMKMOT history

L6 TMK is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 4 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 65,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

L6 TMK silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2027
Mileage
65,806 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 TMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 TMK was last recorded at 65,806 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 3,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,113 miles · 8 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3,693 miles
Average per year
3,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,806 miles
  • 2025 – 62,113 miles
  • 2024 – 57,718 miles
  • 2023 – 54,827 miles
  • 2022 – 51,245 miles
  • 2021 – 46,811 miles
  • 2020 – 43,124 miles
  • 2019 – 39,034 miles
  • 2018 – 35,174 miles
  • 2017 – 30,747 miles
  • 2016 – 26,839 miles
  • 2015 – 22,782 miles
  • 2014 – 19,648 miles
  • 2013 – 17,220 miles
  • 2012 – 11,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,806 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor9 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,806 miles (+3,693)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    65,806 miles
    Test number
    388339551007
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass62,113 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    62,113 miles
    Test number
    131119109475
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail62,112 miles (+4,394)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,112 miles
    Test number
    320158550441
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass57,718 miles (+2,891)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    57,718 miles
    Test number
    826503371032
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass54,827 miles (+3,582)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    54,827 miles
    Test number
    773828450262
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass51,245 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,245 miles
    Test number
    361968607808
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail51,241 miles (+4,430)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,241 miles
    Test number
    806665626416
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass46,811 miles (+3,687)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,811 miles
    Test number
    103868529705
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple cracks (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seatbelt stalk missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass43,124 miles (+4,090)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,124 miles
    Test number
    616532409956
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass39,034 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    39,034 miles
    Test number
    255622286947
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail39,030 miles (+3,856)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,030 miles
    Test number
    539791570479
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass35,174 miles (+4,427)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,174 miles
    Test number
    245137800198
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass30,747 miles (+3,908)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,747 miles
    Test number
    216965880689
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass26,839 miles (+4,057)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,839 miles
    Test number
    870476362421
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component of steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertratys fitted blocking view of test items

  15. Pass22,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    22,782 miles
    Test number
    559134933914
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail22,782 miles (+3,134)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,782 miles
    Test number
    368804237519
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass19,648 miles (+2,428)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    19,648 miles
    Test number
    418226344277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,220 miles (+5,240)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,220 miles
    Test number
    885342643214
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrished

  19. Pass11,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    11,980 miles
    Test number
    276004542240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 TMK

Does L6 TMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 TMK is valid until 12 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 TMK?
The MOT on L6 TMK is valid until 12 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 TMK done?
L6 TMK was recorded at 65,806 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,811 miles a year.
Has L6 TMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 TMK has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 TMK 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 TMK find?
L6 TMK passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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