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Kia Sportage

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L70 ADBMOT history

L70 ADB is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 9 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 172,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

L70 ADB black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
172,777 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 ADB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 ADB was last recorded at 172,777 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 4,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
168,445 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,332 miles
Average per year
13,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,777 miles
  • 2024 – 168,445 miles
  • 2023 – 165,810 miles
  • 2022 – 158,627 miles
  • 2021 – 109,956 miles
  • 2020 – 135,166 miles
  • 2019 – 117,747 miles
  • 2018 – 96,007 miles
  • 2017 – 74,285 miles
  • 2016 – 47,671 miles
  • 2015 – 22,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,777 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in swept area

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front to rear prop'shaft missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine covers/undertrays

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,777 miles (+4,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    172,777 miles
    Test number
    347470566743
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass168,445 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    168,445 miles
    Test number
    769031744830
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear prop'shaft missing
  3. Fail168,445 miles (+2,635)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,445 miles
    Test number
    714245032015
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear prop'shaft missing
  4. Pass165,810 miles (+7,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    165,810 miles
    Test number
    951362008125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass158,627 miles (+48,671)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    158,627 miles
    Test number
    472073128291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,956 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    109,956 miles
    Test number
    883243705136
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
  7. Fail147,132 miles (+11,966)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,132 miles
    Test number
    565262229115
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
  8. Pass135,166 miles (+17,419)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    135,166 miles
    Test number
    210343526363
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
  9. Pass117,747 miles (+21,740)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    117,747 miles
    Test number
    813851843504
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass96,007 miles (+21,722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,007 miles
    Test number
    450639659168
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass74,285 miles (+26,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    74,285 miles
    Test number
    372200405746
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in tyre tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items
  12. Pass47,671 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    47,671 miles
    Test number
    798558936651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,561 miles (+24,844)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,561 miles
    Test number
    927230856699
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass22,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    22,717 miles
    Test number
    735310755093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 ADB

Does L70 ADB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 ADB is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L70 ADB?
The MOT on L70 ADB is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 ADB done?
L70 ADB was recorded at 172,777 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 13,883 miles a year.
Has L70 ADB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 ADB has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L70 ADB 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 L70 ADB find?
L70 ADB passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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