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Kia Sportage

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

LL59 BYBMOT history

LL59 BYB is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 11 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 113,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LL59 BYB black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
113,942 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 BYB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 BYB was last recorded at 113,942 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 5,953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,989 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,953 miles
Average per year
7,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,942 miles
  • 2025 – 107,989 miles
  • 2024 – 100,944 miles
  • 2023 – 93,382 miles
  • 2022 – 85,272 miles
  • 2020 – 78,531 miles
  • 2019 – 71,869 miles
  • 2018 – 60,069 miles
  • 2017 – 49,372 miles
  • 2015 – 34,411 miles
  • 2014 – 25,364 miles
  • 2013 – 20,025 miles
  • 2012 – 13,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,942 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    113,942 miles
    Test number
    316530147622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Fail113,937 miles (+5,948)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,937 miles
    Test number
    372870107711
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass107,989 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,989 miles
    Test number
    709996222770
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail107,986 miles (+7,042)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,986 miles
    Test number
    139439503430
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass100,944 miles (+7,562)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,944 miles
    Test number
    469657857771
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass93,382 miles (+8,110)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,382 miles
    Test number
    440269461060
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass85,272 miles (+6,741)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    85,272 miles
    Test number
    928411029215
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass78,531 miles (+6,662)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,531 miles
    Test number
    360765580949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,869 miles (+11,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,869 miles
    Test number
    703269931550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  10. Pass60,069 miles (+10,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,069 miles
    Test number
    796996149521
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass49,372 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,372 miles
    Test number
    852146968441
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all pads getting low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal near side power steering boot slight leak (2.3.3b)
  12. Fail49,372 miles (+10,953)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,372 miles
    Test number
    307673370217
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side near side tyres (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all pads getting low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal near side power steering boot slight leak (2.3.3b)
  13. Pass38,419 miles (+4,008)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,419 miles
    Test number
    437982936694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,411 miles (+9,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    34,411 miles
    Test number
    246111949098
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering rack showing signs of leaking
  15. Pass25,364 miles (+2)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    25,364 miles
    Test number
    729578814331
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail25,362 miles (+5,337)2 failures9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,362 miles
    Test number
    795447814386
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
  17. Pass20,025 miles (+6,056)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    20,025 miles
    Test number
    397302723381
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteSteering rack damp near side
  18. Pass13,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    13,969 miles
    Test number
    769207422320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 BYB

Does LL59 BYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 BYB is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 BYB?
The MOT on LL59 BYB is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 BYB done?
LL59 BYB was recorded at 113,942 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 7,618 miles a year.
Has LL59 BYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 BYB has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL59 BYB 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 LL59 BYB find?
LL59 BYB passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint.

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