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Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

LB65 UPJMOT history

LB65 UPJ is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 31 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 71,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
71,009 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB65 UPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB65 UPJ was last recorded at 71,009 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,005 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,009 miles
  • 2025 – 63,992 miles
  • 2024 – 57,070 miles
  • 2023 – 50,015 miles
  • 2022 – 43,556 miles
  • 2021 – 37,378 miles
  • 2020 – 32,055 miles
  • 2019 – 26,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,009 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Tyre pressure light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,009 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    71,009 miles
    Test number
    184608974683
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail71,005 miles (+7,013)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,005 miles
    Test number
    519092649715
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass63,992 miles (+6,922)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    63,992 miles
    Test number
    321548239708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,070 miles (+7,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    57,070 miles
    Test number
    142980540355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on
  5. Pass50,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    50,015 miles
    Test number
    614757219262
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Fail50,015 miles (+6,459)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,015 miles
    Test number
    133540886899
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass43,556 miles (+6,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    43,556 miles
    Test number
    218955403498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on
  8. Pass37,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    37,378 miles
    Test number
    407620054255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail37,378 miles (+5,323)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,378 miles
    Test number
    156328089068
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass32,055 miles (+5,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,055 miles
    Test number
    867446912795
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aim on lower limits
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass26,157 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    26,157 miles
    Test number
    175227645427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail26,110 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,110 miles
    Test number
    915554563801
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LB65 UPJ

Does LB65 UPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB65 UPJ is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB65 UPJ?
The MOT on LB65 UPJ is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB65 UPJ done?
LB65 UPJ was recorded at 71,009 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 6,414 miles a year.
Has LB65 UPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB65 UPJ has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB65 UPJ 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 LB65 UPJ find?
LB65 UPJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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