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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LD62 XLUMOT history

LD62 XLU is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 88,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LD62 XLU black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
88,456 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 XLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 XLU was last recorded at 88,456 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,451 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,456 miles
  • 2025 – 86,937 miles
  • 2024 – 85,263 miles
  • 2023 – 85,254 miles
  • 2022 – 71,976 miles
  • 2021 – 61,756 miles
  • 2020 – 52,121 miles
  • 2019 – 42,466 miles
  • 2018 – 41,808 miles
  • 2016 – 23,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,456 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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,456 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    88,456 miles
    Test number
    557958088452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail88,451 miles (+1,514)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,451 miles
    Test number
    257443591019
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass86,937 miles (+1,674)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,937 miles
    Test number
    853373138379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    85,263 miles
    Test number
    223009322144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,263 miles (+9)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,263 miles
    Test number
    221553492173
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail85,254 miles (+4,912)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,254 miles
    Test number
    725327213422
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. Pass80,342 miles (+5)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,342 miles
    Test number
    452286270558
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  8. Fail80,337 miles (+8,361)1 dangerous4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,337 miles
    Test number
    340264156674
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  9. Pass71,976 miles (+10,220)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    71,976 miles
    Test number
    828811130987
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass61,756 miles (+9,635)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    61,756 miles
    Test number
    914298366532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,121 miles
    Test number
    333900064251
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres wearing on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Fail52,121 miles (+9,655)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,121 miles
    Test number
    900002724228
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres wearing on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass42,466 miles (+658)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    42,466 miles
    Test number
    510107823276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake little reserve travel
  14. Fail41,808 miles (+8,046)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,808 miles
    Test number
    873838946668
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake little reserve travel
  15. Pass33,762 miles (+9,855)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    33,762 miles
    Test number
    984404371673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,907 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    23,907 miles
    Test number
    584346735902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    22,506 miles
    Test number
    697474594931
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Small stone chips in A zone area of windscreen

Questions about LD62 XLU

Does LD62 XLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 XLU is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 XLU?
The MOT on LD62 XLU is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 XLU done?
LD62 XLU was recorded at 88,456 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 6,749 miles a year.
Has LD62 XLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 XLU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD62 XLU 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 LD62 XLU find?
LD62 XLU passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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