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Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

LB15 LHJMOT history

LB15 LHJ is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 22 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 116,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
116,231 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB15 LHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
22 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB15 LHJ was last recorded at 116,231 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 7,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,537 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,694 miles
Average per year
9,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,231 miles
  • 2025 – 108,537 miles
  • 2024 – 103,332 miles
  • 2023 – 97,095 miles
  • 2022 – 92,323 miles
  • 2021 – 79,179 miles
  • 2020 – 67,035 miles
  • 2019 – 53,926 miles
  • 2018 – 38,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,231 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (slight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHand brake effort just met

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 pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front bumper is slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front fog lamp is not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,231 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    116,231 miles
    Test number
    421300597999
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (slight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake effort just met

  2. Fail116,229 miles (+7,692)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,229 miles
    Test number
    905712514215
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (slight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake effort just met

  3. Pass108,537 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    108,537 miles
    Test number
    903679308962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail108,530 miles (+5,198)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,530 miles
    Test number
    775723890631
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass103,332 miles (+6,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    103,332 miles
    Test number
    423461561934
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass97,095 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,095 miles
    Test number
    242865076202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,091 miles (+4,768)5 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,091 miles
    Test number
    427520411163
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light

  8. Pass92,323 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,323 miles
    Test number
    881153806756
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced slight damage (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slight damage

  9. Fail92,321 miles (+13,142)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,321 miles
    Test number
    431483902345
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced slight damage (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slight damage

  10. Pass79,179 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,179 miles
    Test number
    320373122182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper is slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp is not working

  11. Fail79,179 miles (+12,144)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,179 miles
    Test number
    642240691310
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper is slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp is not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass67,035 miles (+13,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,035 miles
    Test number
    977928912673
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass53,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,926 miles
    Test number
    593495746307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,922 miles (+15,281)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,922 miles
    Test number
    517270585451
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass38,641 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    38,641 miles
    Test number
    950814094446
    • 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))

Questions about LB15 LHJ

Does LB15 LHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB15 LHJ is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB15 LHJ?
The MOT on LB15 LHJ is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB15 LHJ done?
LB15 LHJ was recorded at 116,231 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 9,827 miles a year.
Has LB15 LHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB15 LHJ has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB15 LHJ 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 LB15 LHJ find?
LB15 LHJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (slight), and 1 more.

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