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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

L6 YRAMOT history

L6 YRA is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 15 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 85,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

L6 YRA black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
85,404 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 YRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 YRA was last recorded at 85,404 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 6,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,434 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,970 miles
Average per year
4,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,404 miles
  • 2025 – 78,434 miles
  • 2024 – 74,927 miles
  • 2023 – 72,315 miles
  • 2022 – 67,226 miles
  • 2021 – 63,184 miles
  • 2020 – 61,015 miles
  • 2019 – 57,279 miles
  • 2018 – 52,852 miles
  • 2017 – 48,945 miles
  • 2016 – 44,496 miles
  • 2015 – 40,367 miles
  • 2014 – 35,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,404 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,404 miles (+6,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    85,404 miles
    Test number
    341922260551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,434 miles (+3,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    78,434 miles
    Test number
    614014854856
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,927 miles (+100)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    74,927 miles
    Test number
    648776249751
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail74,827 miles (+2,512)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,827 miles
    Test number
    858298913917
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass72,315 miles (+82)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,315 miles
    Test number
    831599583838
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal applied to the rear subframe section

  6. Fail72,233 miles (+5,007)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,233 miles
    Test number
    741355915969
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn OSR and NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF and NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR and NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass67,226 miles (+4,042)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,226 miles
    Test number
    621383932908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,184 miles (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,184 miles
    Test number
    592738457088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail63,110 miles (+2,095)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,110 miles
    Test number
    470851470732
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass61,015 miles (+28)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,015 miles
    Test number
    633312394077
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail60,987 miles (+3,708)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,987 miles
    Test number
    225513005717
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine/underside covers fitted*

  12. Pass57,279 miles (+4,427)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,279 miles
    Test number
    727443047587
    • MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative both fronts (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine/underside body covers/trays fitted*

  13. Pass52,852 miles (+3,907)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,852 miles
    Test number
    774619953236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,945 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,945 miles
    Test number
    439357119824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,496 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,496 miles
    Test number
    153577732086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,367 miles (+5,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,367 miles
    Test number
    928041255059
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass35,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,127 miles
    Test number
    818066354072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 YRA

Does L6 YRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 YRA is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 YRA?
The MOT on L6 YRA is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 YRA done?
L6 YRA was recorded at 85,404 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 4,142 miles a year.
Has L6 YRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 YRA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L6 YRA 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 YRA find?
L6 YRA passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking; oil leak, but not excessive.

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