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Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LG13 DYFMOT history

LG13 DYF is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 25 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

LG13 DYF blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
140,038 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 DYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 DYF was last recorded at 140,038 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 7,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,915 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
7,123 miles
Average per year
10,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,038 miles
  • 2025 – 131,568 miles
  • 2024 – 123,485 miles
  • 2023 – 115,093 miles
  • 2022 – 102,036 miles
  • 2021 – 90,237 miles
  • 2020 – 80,993 miles
  • 2019 – 67,318 miles
  • 2018 – 51,874 miles
  • 2017 – 42,419 miles
  • 2016 – 34,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,038 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,038 miles (+7,123)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    140,038 miles
    Test number
    946066663895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail132,915 miles (+1,347)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,915 miles
    Test number
    936251089500
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass131,568 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    131,568 miles
    Test number
    537867016490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail131,568 miles (+8,083)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,568 miles
    Test number
    780701756395
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,485 miles (+8,392)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    123,485 miles
    Test number
    563213026811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,093 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    115,093 miles
    Test number
    183588935109
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing slightly rough when turning (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail115,093 miles (+13,057)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,093 miles
    Test number
    804586856802
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to osf calliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing slightly rough when turning (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    102,036 miles
    Test number
    783266223755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,036 miles (+11,799)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,036 miles
    Test number
    991239570870
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass90,237 miles (+27)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    90,237 miles
    Test number
    537026571431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail90,210 miles (+9,217)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,210 miles
    Test number
    860373949256
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to bulb (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass80,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    80,993 miles
    Test number
    351188296968
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail80,993 miles (+13,675)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,993 miles
    Test number
    485132814604
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass67,318 miles (+15,444)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    67,318 miles
    Test number
    750882904502
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass51,874 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,874 miles
    Test number
    134788544284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail51,874 miles (+9,455)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,874 miles
    Test number
    945366528875
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass42,419 miles (+7,488)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,419 miles
    Test number
    816798770621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,931 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,931 miles
    Test number
    352384451461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bar indicator (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bar indicator (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LG13 DYF

Does LG13 DYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 DYF is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 DYF?
The MOT on LG13 DYF is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 DYF done?
LG13 DYF was recorded at 140,038 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 10,309 miles a year.
Has LG13 DYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 DYF has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LG13 DYF 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 DYF find?
LG13 DYF passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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