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Kia Sportage

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LC16 EWGMOT history

LC16 EWG is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 16 May 2016. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 116,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LC16 EWG blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2026
Mileage
116,600 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC16 EWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
16 May 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC16 EWG was last recorded at 116,600 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 13,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Nov 2020: 65,702 miles, lower than 65,703 miles on 16 Nov 2020.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,300 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
13,300 miles
Average per year
9,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,600 miles
  • 2025 – 103,300 miles
  • 2024 – 96,705 miles
  • 2023 – 87,832 miles
  • 2022 – 79,203 miles
  • 2021 – 71,967 miles
  • 2020 – 65,702 miles
  • 2019 – 48,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail116,600 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT failures 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail116,600 miles (+13,300)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    116,600 miles
    Test number
    6013622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,300 miles (+6,595)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,300 miles
    Test number
    4770459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,705 miles (+8,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,705 miles
    Test number
    389473283483
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R19 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass87,832 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,832 miles
    Test number
    260598090171
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Fail87,832 miles (+8,629)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,832 miles
    Test number
    568109949238
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass79,203 miles (+7,236)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,203 miles
    Test number
    603833808153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass71,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,967 miles
    Test number
    217137892860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Fail71,967 miles (+6,265)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,967 miles
    Test number
    216896549662
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass65,702 miles (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,702 miles
    Test number
    872267910464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail65,703 miles (+17,079)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,703 miles
    Test number
    634100731830
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass48,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,624 miles
    Test number
    675832928705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC16 EWG

Does LC16 EWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC16 EWG expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC16 EWG?
The MOT on LC16 EWG expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC16 EWG done?
LC16 EWG was recorded at 116,600 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 9,165 miles a year.
Has LC16 EWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC16 EWG has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LC16 EWG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC16 EWG find?
LC16 EWG failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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