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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,591 cc

L7 GOCMOT history

L7 GOC is a black petrol Kia Sportage first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 62,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

L7 GOC black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
62,578 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 GOC
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 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 GOC was last recorded at 62,578 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 4,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,361 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,217 miles
Average per year
4,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,578 miles
  • 2025 – 58,361 miles
  • 2024 – 55,763 miles
  • 2023 – 54,443 miles
  • 2022 – 52,882 miles
  • 2021 – 48,515 miles
  • 2020 – 46,530 miles
  • 2019 – 41,076 miles
  • 2018 – 36,129 miles
  • 2017 – 27,345 miles
  • 2016 – 22,112 miles
  • 2015 – 16,323 miles
  • 2014 – 11,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,578 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • DangerousRear Lower Exhaust heat shield insecure STRONG ADVICE
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,578 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    62,578 miles
    Test number
    450941351071
    • DangerousRear Lower Exhaust heat shield insecure STRONG ADVICE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail62,578 miles (+4,217)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,578 miles
    Test number
    454653987238
    • DangerousRear Lower Exhaust heat shield insecure STRONG ADVICE
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass58,361 miles (+2,598)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    58,361 miles
    Test number
    774485521926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    55,763 miles
    Test number
    161171488449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail55,763 miles (+1,320)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,763 miles
    Test number
    277720278570
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass54,443 miles (+1,561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,443 miles
    Test number
    194500538436
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass52,882 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,882 miles
    Test number
    853129398996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,515 miles (+1,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,515 miles
    Test number
    276180915272
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully see condition of rear brake pads
  9. Pass46,530 miles (+5,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,530 miles
    Test number
    395835841909
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass41,076 miles (+4,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,076 miles
    Test number
    806652636730
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass36,129 miles (+8,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,129 miles
    Test number
    150178514839
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass27,345 miles (+5,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    27,345 miles
    Test number
    359872184553
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Pass22,112 miles (+5,789)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    22,112 miles
    Test number
    903129663270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,323 miles (+4,468)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    16,323 miles
    Test number
    219072877065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    11,855 miles
    Test number
    146006194261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 GOC

Does L7 GOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 GOC is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 GOC?
The MOT on L7 GOC is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 GOC done?
L7 GOC was recorded at 62,578 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 4,231 miles a year.
Has L7 GOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 GOC has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 GOC 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 L7 GOC find?
L7 GOC passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 4 advisories: rear lower exhaust heat shield insecure strong advice; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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