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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

LB65 VKMMOT history

LB65 VKM is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 25 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 104,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
104,889 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB65 VKM
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 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB65 VKM was last recorded at 104,889 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 9,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Feb 2020: 25,277 miles, lower than 27,557 miles on 24 Jan 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,266 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,623 miles
Average per year
10,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,889 miles
  • 2025 – 95,266 miles
  • 2024 – 82,242 miles
  • 2023 – 69,026 miles
  • 2022 – 56,590 miles
  • 2021 – 41,149 miles
  • 2020 – 26,375 miles
  • 2019 – 27,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,889 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

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) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 24 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,889 miles (+9,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    104,889 miles
    Test number
    705239097774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  2. Pass95,266 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,266 miles
    Test number
    491522487507
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))
  3. Fail95,266 miles (+13,024)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,266 miles
    Test number
    339463530213
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))
  4. Pass82,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,242 miles
    Test number
    152221613845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,242 miles (+13,216)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,242 miles
    Test number
    302801327613
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass69,026 miles (+12,436)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,026 miles
    Test number
    835085927504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,590 miles (+15,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    56,590 miles
    Test number
    552036933213
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass41,149 miles (+14,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    41,149 miles
    Test number
    838253238589
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass26,375 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    26,375 miles
    Test number
    623631235380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,277 miles (-2,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    25,277 miles
    Test number
    747308023178
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
  11. Pass27,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    27,557 miles
    Test number
    960834374149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB65 VKM

Does LB65 VKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB65 VKM is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB65 VKM?
The MOT on LB65 VKM is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB65 VKM done?
LB65 VKM was recorded at 104,889 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 10,373 miles a year.
Has LB65 VKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB65 VKM has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB65 VKM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB65 VKM find?
LB65 VKM passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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