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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

L90 JBAMOT history

L90 JBA is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 17 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 156,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

L90 JBA silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
156,369 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 JBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 JBA was last recorded at 156,369 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,369 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,369 miles
  • 2024 – 147,988 miles
  • 2023 – 139,201 miles
  • 2022 – 135,271 miles
  • 2021 – 131,737 miles
  • 2020 – 127,991 miles
  • 2019 – 122,364 miles
  • 2018 – 115,900 miles
  • 2017 – 108,461 miles
  • 2016 – 100,621 miles
  • 2015 – 92,379 miles
  • 2014 – 85,798 miles
  • 2013 – 76,782 miles
  • 2012 – 71,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,369 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,369 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    156,369 miles
    Test number
    720074145558
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail156,369 miles (+8,381)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,369 miles
    Test number
    275648180874
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass147,988 miles (+8,787)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    147,988 miles
    Test number
    106519798419
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass139,201 miles (+3,930)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,201 miles
    Test number
    106209893064
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating slightly
  5. Pass135,271 miles (+3,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,271 miles
    Test number
    973298071235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass131,737 miles (+3,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,737 miles
    Test number
    584675903425
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass127,991 miles (+5,627)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,991 miles
    Test number
    920328849377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,364 miles (+6,464)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,364 miles
    Test number
    895194494876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,900 miles (+7,439)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,900 miles
    Test number
    499334814746
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft uj couplin rubber deteriorating slightly
  10. Pass108,461 miles (+7,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    108,461 miles
    Test number
    503945925967
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass100,621 miles (+1,422)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,621 miles
    Test number
    629445775072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,199 miles (+6,820)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,199 miles
    Test number
    186524126885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,379 miles (+6,581)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    92,379 miles
    Test number
    299572215495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,798 miles (+9,016)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,798 miles
    Test number
    999072234177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,782 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,782 miles
    Test number
    885197433158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,242 miles (+5,215)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,242 miles
    Test number
    105632423125
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Fail71,027 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,027 miles
    Test number
    266124522118
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  18. Pass71,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,027 miles
    Test number
    617054422120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 JBA

Does L90 JBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 JBA is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 JBA?
The MOT on L90 JBA is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 JBA done?
L90 JBA was recorded at 156,369 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 6,290 miles a year.
Has L90 JBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 JBA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 JBA 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 L90 JBA find?
L90 JBA passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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