Kia logo

Kia Sportage

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

LB65 VGZMOT history

LB65 VGZ is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 25 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 126,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,144 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,413 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB65 VGZ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB65 VGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
25 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB65 VGZ was last recorded at 126,144 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,136 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
9,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,144 miles
  • 2025 – 122,201 miles
  • 2024 – 117,436 miles
  • 2023 – 109,564 miles
  • 2022 – 101,135 miles
  • 2021 – 88,090 miles
  • 2020 – 76,042 miles
  • 2019 – 58,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,144 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 3 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,144 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,144 miles
    Test number
    237125745927
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail126,136 miles (+3,935)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,136 miles
    Test number
    711712057757
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass122,201 miles (+4,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,201 miles
    Test number
    558218827404
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass117,436 miles (+7,872)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,436 miles
    Test number
    557584971106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,564 miles (+8,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,564 miles
    Test number
    481863237208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body panel damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass101,135 miles (+13,045)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,135 miles
    Test number
    527076053586
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to bodywork on offside rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass88,090 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,090 miles
    Test number
    494476381949
    • 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))
  8. Fail88,086 miles (+12,044)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,086 miles
    Test number
    770094461853
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
  9. Pass76,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,042 miles
    Test number
    676498695848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,042 miles (+17,289)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,042 miles
    Test number
    136468704126
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass58,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    58,753 miles
    Test number
    657828862855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB65 VGZ

Does LB65 VGZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB65 VGZ is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB65 VGZ?
The MOT on LB65 VGZ is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB65 VGZ done?
LB65 VGZ was recorded at 126,144 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 9,413 miles a year.
Has LB65 VGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB65 VGZ has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB65 VGZ 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 VGZ find?
LB65 VGZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Browse all LB65V registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.