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White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LF02 MELMOT history

LF02 MEL is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 28 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 83,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LF02 MEL white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
83,182 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 MEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
28 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 MEL was last recorded at 83,182 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 6,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,184 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,998 miles
Average per year
6,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,182 miles
  • 2024 – 76,184 miles
  • 2023 – 71,362 miles
  • 2022 – 63,512 miles
  • 2021 – 55,855 miles
  • 2020 – 50,215 miles
  • 2019 – 44,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,182 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

9 tests since 4 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,182 miles
    Test number
    393197984984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail83,182 miles (+6,998)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,182 miles
    Test number
    881070676500
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,184 miles (+4,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,184 miles
    Test number
    761083657061
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake lagging slightly

  4. Pass71,362 miles (+7,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,362 miles
    Test number
    470016091835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  5. Pass63,512 miles (+7,657)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,512 miles
    Test number
    826582712227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass55,855 miles (+5,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    55,855 miles
    Test number
    707742655649
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass50,215 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,215 miles
    Test number
    942676733755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,512 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,512 miles
    Test number
    899966797462
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail44,512 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,512 miles
    Test number
    196338765208
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about LF02 MEL

Does LF02 MEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 MEL is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF02 MEL?
The MOT on LF02 MEL is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 MEL done?
LF02 MEL was recorded at 83,182 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 6,438 miles a year.
Has LF02 MEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 MEL has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LF02 MEL 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 LF02 MEL find?
LF02 MEL passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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