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Kia Sportage

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,975 cc

LC07 NPEMOT history

LC07 NPE is a silver petrol Kia Sportage first used on 18 Apr 2007. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

LC07 NPE silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2026
Mileage
148,538 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC07 NPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,975 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
18 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC07 NPE was last recorded at 148,538 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,535 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,538 miles
  • 2024 – 145,991 miles
  • 2023 – 141,372 miles
  • 2022 – 137,469 miles
  • 2021 – 133,905 miles
  • 2020 – 130,976 miles
  • 2019 – 127,198 miles
  • 2018 – 119,037 miles
  • 2017 – 110,793 miles
  • 2016 – 109,668 miles
  • 2015 – 93,679 miles
  • 2014 – 79,025 miles
  • 2013 – 75,089 miles
  • 2012 – 67,698 miles
  • 2011 – 59,309 miles
  • 2010 – 46,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,538 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,538 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    148,538 miles
    Test number
    164369897140
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail148,535 miles (+2,544)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,535 miles
    Test number
    364293418181
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass145,991 miles (+4,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    145,991 miles
    Test number
    126391819767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass141,372 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,372 miles
    Test number
    398542264830
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail141,370 miles (+3,901)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,370 miles
    Test number
    326764345420
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass137,469 miles (+3,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,469 miles
    Test number
    159774841820
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,905 miles (+2,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,905 miles
    Test number
    183776268525
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,976 miles (+3,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    130,976 miles
    Test number
    378420351018
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high

  9. Pass127,198 miles (+8,161)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,198 miles
    Test number
    549008321718
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sub frame bush deteriorated

  10. Pass119,037 miles (+8,244)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,037 miles
    Test number
    459739171633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,793 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    110,793 miles
    Test number
    126130821659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear d link bushes have slight movement

  12. Fail110,793 miles (+1,125)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,793 miles
    Test number
    674351492966
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear d link bushes have slight movement

  13. Pass109,668 miles (+15,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    109,668 miles
    Test number
    451126619409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass93,679 miles (+14,654)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    93,679 miles
    Test number
    786180945068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,025 miles (+3,936)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    79,025 miles
    Test number
    225896754028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,089 miles
    Test number
    266464423128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail75,089 miles (+7,391)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,089 miles
    Test number
    875094523104
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail67,698 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,698 miles
    Test number
    497555432174
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to get low

  19. Pass67,698 miles (+8,389)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,698 miles
    Test number
    976775632118
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to get low

  20. Pass59,309 miles (+12,428)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,309 miles
    Test number
    558650351057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  21. Pass46,881 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,881 miles
    Test number
    813464050052
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir bag light on

Questions about LC07 NPE

Does LC07 NPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC07 NPE expired on 8 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC07 NPE?
The MOT on LC07 NPE expired on 8 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC07 NPE done?
LC07 NPE was recorded at 148,538 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 6,764 miles a year.
Has LC07 NPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC07 NPE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LC07 NPE 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 LC07 NPE find?
LC07 NPE passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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