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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L7 YMAMOT history

L7 YMA is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 11 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 95,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

L7 YMA black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
95,982 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 YMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
11 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 YMA was last recorded at 95,982 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 2,890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
93,092 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,890 miles
Average per year
12,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,982 miles
  • 2023 – 83,657 miles
  • 2022 – 74,008 miles
  • 2021 – 61,037 miles
  • 2020 – 43,101 miles
  • 2019 – 22,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,982 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush of rear differential slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 16 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,982 miles (+2,890)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    95,982 miles
    Test number
    473981349815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush of rear differential slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,092 miles (+9,435)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,092 miles
    Test number
    629218386418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear trailing arm bush has slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear trailing arm bush has slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front of the rear differential mounting bush has some deterioration

  3. Pass83,657 miles (+9,649)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,657 miles
    Test number
    227420715905
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass74,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    74,008 miles
    Test number
    701916085937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,008 miles (+12,971)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,008 miles
    Test number
    664537766950
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass61,037 miles (+17,936)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    61,037 miles
    Test number
    809666143531
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass43,101 miles (+21,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    43,101 miles
    Test number
    988659736436
    • AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass22,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    22,059 miles
    Test number
    581471667522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 YMA

Does L7 YMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 YMA is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 YMA?
The MOT on L7 YMA is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 YMA done?
L7 YMA was recorded at 95,982 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 12,054 miles a year.
Has L7 YMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 YMA has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L7 YMA 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 YMA find?
L7 YMA passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush slightly deteriorated; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush of rear differential slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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