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Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

LB65 VLCMOT history

LB65 VLC is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 25 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 96,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,375 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB65 VLC
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
25 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB65 VLC was last recorded at 96,375 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,375 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,375 miles
  • 2025 – 85,577 miles
  • 2024 – 76,198 miles
  • 2023 – 68,706 miles
  • 2022 – 60,020 miles
  • 2021 – 50,094 miles
  • 2020 – 44,865 miles
  • 2019 – 34,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,375 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 21 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,375 miles
    Test number
    862097885407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,375 miles (+10,798)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,375 miles
    Test number
    313614371139
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass85,577 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    85,577 miles
    Test number
    264728823558
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail85,577 miles (+9,379)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,577 miles
    Test number
    393446866496
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass76,198 miles (+7,492)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,198 miles
    Test number
    763713127070
    • 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass68,706 miles (+8,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,706 miles
    Test number
    224504286603
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass60,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,020 miles
    Test number
    569451831666
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Fail60,020 miles (+9,926)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,020 miles
    Test number
    198996500683
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass50,094 miles (+5,229)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,094 miles
    Test number
    183018347779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,865 miles (+10,787)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,865 miles
    Test number
    693522451100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    34,078 miles
    Test number
    147429527768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB65 VLC

Does LB65 VLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB65 VLC is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB65 VLC?
The MOT on LB65 VLC is valid until 24 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 VLC done?
LB65 VLC was recorded at 96,375 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 8,899 miles a year.
Has LB65 VLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB65 VLC has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB65 VLC 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 VLC find?
LB65 VLC passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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