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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LE54 TAYMOT history

LE54 TAY is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 101,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LE54 TAY white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
101,103 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE54 TAY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE54 TAY was last recorded at 101,103 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,070 miles · 3 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
6,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,103 miles
  • 2025 – 96,648 miles
  • 2024 – 92,770 miles
  • 2023 – 84,913 miles
  • 2022 – 75,057 miles
  • 2021 – 66,458 miles
  • 2020 – 62,085 miles
  • 2019 – 54,891 miles
  • 2018 – 45,647 miles
  • 2017 – 37,553 miles
  • 2016 – 29,977 miles
  • 2015 – 23,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,103 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,103 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    101,103 miles
    Test number
    883112860773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail101,070 miles (+4,422)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,070 miles
    Test number
    381372876081
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,648 miles (+3,878)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    96,648 miles
    Test number
    939539719287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.69mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass92,770 miles (+7,857)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,770 miles
    Test number
    336769803869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,913 miles (+9,856)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,913 miles
    Test number
    539100737504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,057 miles (+2,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,057 miles
    Test number
    226518928553
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED

  7. Pass72,629 miles (+6,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    72,629 miles
    Test number
    831600061975
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass66,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    66,458 miles
    Test number
    599563392836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,458 miles (+4,373)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,458 miles
    Test number
    191598928598
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass62,085 miles (+7,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    62,085 miles
    Test number
    701564524006
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass54,891 miles (+64)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    54,891 miles
    Test number
    200322793624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail54,827 miles (+9,180)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,827 miles
    Test number
    338453933197
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass45,647 miles (+8,094)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    45,647 miles
    Test number
    314286300421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,553 miles (+7,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,553 miles
    Test number
    528446952025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass29,977 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    29,977 miles
    Test number
    309184297188
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges

  16. Fail29,977 miles (+6,872)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,977 miles
    Test number
    709174052933
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges

  17. Pass23,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    23,105 miles
    Test number
    229154875405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE54 TAY

Does LE54 TAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE54 TAY is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE54 TAY?
The MOT on LE54 TAY is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE54 TAY done?
LE54 TAY was recorded at 101,103 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 6,910 miles a year.
Has LE54 TAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE54 TAY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LE54 TAY 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 LE54 TAY find?
LE54 TAY passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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