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Brown · Diesel · 2013 · 1,685 cc

LB13 TKUMOT history

LB13 TKU is a brown diesel Kia Sportage first used on 31 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
81,165 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 TKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 TKU was last recorded at 81,165 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 4,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,669 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,496 miles
Average per year
5,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,165 miles
  • 2025 – 76,669 miles
  • 2024 – 72,364 miles
  • 2023 – 63,798 miles
  • 2022 – 62,506 miles
  • 2021 – 58,908 miles
  • 2020 – 53,243 miles
  • 2019 – 44,526 miles
  • 2018 – 33,750 miles
  • 2017 – 27,752 miles
  • 2016 – 21,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,165 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,165 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    81,165 miles
    Test number
    484583260499
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail81,164 miles (+4,495)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,164 miles
    Test number
    150165089481
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass76,669 miles (+4,305)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,669 miles
    Test number
    392030038291
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass72,364 miles (+8,566)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    72,364 miles
    Test number
    670611034734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,798 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    63,798 miles
    Test number
    819930112792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,797 miles (+1,291)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,797 miles
    Test number
    712916438364
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass62,506 miles (+3,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,506 miles
    Test number
    741828833499
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass58,908 miles (+5,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,908 miles
    Test number
    120869085106
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass53,243 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    53,243 miles
    Test number
    903051405588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,169 miles (+8,643)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,169 miles
    Test number
    928572169113
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass44,526 miles (+10,776)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    44,526 miles
    Test number
    952383730314
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass33,750 miles (+5,998)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    33,750 miles
    Test number
    669360525891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,752 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    27,752 miles
    Test number
    528819455452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail27,749 miles (+6,156)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,749 miles
    Test number
    285242135161
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass21,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    21,593 miles
    Test number
    223371131515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail21,593 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,593 miles
    Test number
    915459038062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB13 TKU

Does LB13 TKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB13 TKU is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB13 TKU?
The MOT on LB13 TKU is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB13 TKU done?
LB13 TKU was recorded at 81,165 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 5,879 miles a year.
Has LB13 TKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 TKU has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB13 TKU 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 LB13 TKU find?
LB13 TKU passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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