Kia Sportage
Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,591 cc
L7 SBYMOT history
L7 SBY is a black petrol Kia Sportage first used on 18 May 2017. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 52,290 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 52,290 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,242 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 SBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,591 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 18 May 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 SBY was last recorded at 52,290 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 3,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 48,558 miles · 25 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,732 miles
- Average per year
- 4,242 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 52,290 miles
- 2025 – 48,558 miles
- 2024 – 43,903 miles
- 2023 – 39,413 miles
- 2022 – 34,677 miles
- 2021 – 31,334 miles
- 2020 – 26,901 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass52,290 miles
- AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryTPMS light on dashRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
10 tests since 10 May 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass52,290 miles (+3,732)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 52,290 miles
- Test number
- 202595498576
- AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryTPMS light on dash
Pass48,558 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 48,558 miles
- Test number
- 684636350094
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail48,556 miles (+4,653)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,556 miles
- Test number
- 881367368150
- DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (STRONG ADVISES) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass43,903 miles (+4,490)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 43,903 miles
- Test number
- 355785809299
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (STRONG ADVISES) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTPMS light on dash
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Pass39,413 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 39,413 miles
- Test number
- 732586372744
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail39,413 miles (+4,736)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,413 miles
- Test number
- 719498268370
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass34,677 miles (+3,343)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 34,677 miles
- Test number
- 733224001592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,334 miles (+4,433)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 31,334 miles
- Test number
- 442348985973
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass26,901 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 26,901 miles
- Test number
- 228375465819
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 541129356271
- AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
Questions about L7 SBY
- Does L7 SBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 SBY is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 SBY?
- The MOT on L7 SBY is valid until 12 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 SBY done?
- L7 SBY was recorded at 52,290 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 4,242 miles a year.
- Has L7 SBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 SBY has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on L7 SBY 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 SBY find?
- L7 SBY passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: handbrake has little reserve travel; tpms light on dash.
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