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White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,685 cc

LF13 YFOMOT history

LF13 YFO is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 27 Jun 2013. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 101,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.

LF13 YFO white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2026
Mileage
101,661 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF13 YFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF13 YFO was last recorded at 101,661 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,649 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
8,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,661 miles
  • 2024 – 97,999 miles
  • 2023 – 90,118 miles
  • 2022 – 79,472 miles
  • 2021 – 67,792 miles
  • 2020 – 60,578 miles
  • 2019 – 53,831 miles
  • 2017 – 35,313 miles
  • 2016 – 26,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,661 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch seized

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 has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Body component slightly loose bumper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,661 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,661 miles
    Test number
    631870903740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch seized

  2. Fail101,660 miles (+11)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,660 miles
    Test number
    524562214351
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch seized

  3. Fail101,649 miles (+11)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,649 miles
    Test number
    205232147826
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail101,638 miles (+3,639)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,638 miles
    Test number
    575045713007
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass97,999 miles (+7,881)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    97,999 miles
    Test number
    658107840195
    • MinorOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass90,118 miles (+10,646)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    90,118 miles
    Test number
    382462364662
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,472 miles (+11,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    79,472 miles
    Test number
    917385278071
    • 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))

  8. Pass67,792 miles (+2,533)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,792 miles
    Test number
    992226545347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,259 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,259 miles
    Test number
    669583921982
    • AdvisoryRear Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail65,256 miles (+4,678)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,256 miles
    Test number
    943220310705
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in mirror (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass60,578 miles (+6,747)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,578 miles
    Test number
    447121587470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake requires adjustment

  12. Pass53,831 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    53,831 miles
    Test number
    481012196882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail53,831 miles (+18,518)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,831 miles
    Test number
    758937259210
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass35,313 miles (+8,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,313 miles
    Test number
    104320895039
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn low.
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing.

  15. Pass26,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    26,981 miles
    Test number
    853786823633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF13 YFO

Does LF13 YFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF13 YFO expired on 25 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF13 YFO?
The MOT on LF13 YFO expired on 25 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF13 YFO done?
LF13 YFO was recorded at 101,661 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 8,145 miles a year.
Has LF13 YFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF13 YFO has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LF13 YFO 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 LF13 YFO find?
LF13 YFO passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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