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Brown · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

LG11 UPYMOT history

LG11 UPY is a brown diesel Kia Sportage first used on 24 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 138,513 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LG11 UPY brown Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
138,513 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 UPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 UPY was last recorded at 138,513 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,498 miles · 28 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
8,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,513 miles
  • 2025 – 132,483 miles
  • 2024 – 124,533 miles
  • 2023 – 116,514 miles
  • 2022 – 107,303 miles
  • 2021 – 97,721 miles
  • 2020 – 89,087 miles
  • 2019 – 81,707 miles
  • 2018 – 73,682 miles
  • 2017 – 62,265 miles
  • 2016 – 54,655 miles
  • 2015 – 45,821 miles
  • 2014 – 37,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,513 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms bushes split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,513 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    138,513 miles
    Test number
    790735260542
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,498 miles (+6,015)3 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,498 miles
    Test number
    157266383313
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake low both sides

  3. Pass132,483 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    132,483 miles
    Test number
    993852423638
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail132,466 miles (+7,933)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,466 miles
    Test number
    295942952227
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded brake back plate which supports internal badly secondary brake assembly corroded (1.1.15 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,533 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,533 miles
    Test number
    308111520034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate light lens missing
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail124,497 miles (+7,983)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,497 miles
    Test number
    997276962830
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate light lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,514 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,514 miles
    Test number
    582378872282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,511 miles (+9,208)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,511 miles
    Test number
    144041353999
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,303 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,303 miles
    Test number
    379294546809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail107,294 miles (+9,573)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,294 miles
    Test number
    198642310844
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass97,721 miles (+8,634)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,721 miles
    Test number
    253212141898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass89,087 miles (+7,380)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,087 miles
    Test number
    411119033463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass81,707 miles (+8,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,707 miles
    Test number
    789989929220
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  14. Pass73,682 miles (+3,770)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,682 miles
    Test number
    557663747329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,912 miles (+7,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,912 miles
    Test number
    370700708138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass62,265 miles (+7,610)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,265 miles
    Test number
    819448159289
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted

  17. Pass54,655 miles (+8,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,655 miles
    Test number
    999403745178
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted

  18. Fail45,821 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,821 miles
    Test number
    279609765078
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wearing on inner edge

  19. Pass45,821 miles (+8,693)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,821 miles
    Test number
    816369065022
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wearing on inner edge

  20. Pass37,128 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,128 miles
    Test number
    519133084062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LG11 UPY

Does LG11 UPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 UPY is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 UPY?
The MOT on LG11 UPY is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG11 UPY done?
LG11 UPY was recorded at 138,513 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 8,144 miles a year.
Has LG11 UPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 UPY has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LG11 UPY 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 LG11 UPY find?
LG11 UPY passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake back plate damaged; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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