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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LG13 DWJMOT history

LG13 DWJ is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 21 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 54,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

LG13 DWJ black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
54,222 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 DWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
21 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 DWJ was last recorded at 54,222 miles on 12 May 2026, 2,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,350 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,872 miles
Average per year
3,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,222 miles
  • 2025 – 51,350 miles
  • 2024 – 48,688 miles
  • 2023 – 44,730 miles
  • 2022 – 40,958 miles
  • 2021 – 37,239 miles
  • 2020 – 35,621 miles
  • 2019 – 31,758 miles
  • 2018 – 27,884 miles
  • 2017 – 26,511 miles
  • 2016 – 20,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,222 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DAMAGED, LEAKING GREASE (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear tyre worn on inner edge and tread cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • N/s/f , o/s/f and n/s/r tyres tread cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,222 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    54,222 miles
    Test number
    431407795341
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DAMAGED, LEAKING GREASE (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail54,222 miles (+2,872)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,222 miles
    Test number
    608064144588
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DAMAGED, LEAKING GREASE (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass51,350 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    51,350 miles
    Test number
    491353877391
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly damaged, starting to leak grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail51,350 miles (+2,662)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,350 miles
    Test number
    262454416138
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly damaged, starting to leak grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass48,688 miles (+3,958)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    48,688 miles
    Test number
    136986131239
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN BOTH INNER RACK JOINTS

  6. Pass44,730 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    44,730 miles
    Test number
    303125889623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,958 miles (+3,719)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    40,958 miles
    Test number
    788700573838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,239 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    37,239 miles
    Test number
    736358006969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    35,621 miles
    Test number
    887598532308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,621 miles (+3,863)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,621 miles
    Test number
    632465585439
    • MajorNearside 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))

  11. Pass31,758 miles (+3,874)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2020
    Odometer
    31,758 miles
    Test number
    638723744064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,884 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    27,884 miles
    Test number
    996943011620
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and tread cracked
    • AdvisoryN/s/f , o/s/f and n/s/r tyres tread cracked

  13. Fail27,884 miles (+1,373)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,884 miles
    Test number
    998543823230
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and tread cracked
    • AdvisoryN/s/f , o/s/f and n/s/r tyres tread cracked

  14. Pass26,511 miles (+6,320)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    26,511 miles
    Test number
    167195738975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    20,191 miles
    Test number
    552708783591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG13 DWJ

Does LG13 DWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 DWJ is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 DWJ?
The MOT on LG13 DWJ is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 DWJ done?
LG13 DWJ was recorded at 54,222 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 3,382 miles a year.
Has LG13 DWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 DWJ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LG13 DWJ 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 LG13 DWJ find?
LG13 DWJ passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damaged, leaking grease; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside inner play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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