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Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

LM15 PLXMOT history

LM15 PLX is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 30 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 97,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LM15 PLX black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
97,429 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM15 PLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM15 PLX was last recorded at 97,429 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,421 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
9,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,429 miles
  • 2025 – 93,811 miles
  • 2024 – 87,532 miles
  • 2023 – 81,311 miles
  • 2022 – 69,842 miles
  • 2021 – 56,966 miles
  • 2020 – 49,367 miles
  • 2019 – 37,819 miles
  • 2018 – 26,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,429 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts/cracks and objects in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts/cracks and objects in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes noisy both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,429 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    97,429 miles
    Test number
    246199078370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,421 miles (+3,610)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,421 miles
    Test number
    714662249780
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass93,811 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    93,811 miles
    Test number
    177767398850
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts/cracks and objects in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts/cracks and objects in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes noisy both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull covers/shields and undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

  4. Fail93,811 miles (+6,279)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,811 miles
    Test number
    647081225490
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts/cracks and objects in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts/cracks and objects in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes noisy both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull covers/shields and undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

  5. Pass87,532 miles (+6,221)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,532 miles
    Test number
    205463128964
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin **requires attention** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFull engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

  6. Pass81,311 miles (+11,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    81,311 miles
    Test number
    903833940171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass69,842 miles (+12,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    69,842 miles
    Test number
    494948269829
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass56,966 miles (+7,599)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    56,966 miles
    Test number
    941070532256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    49,367 miles
    Test number
    558644536220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,367 miles (+11,548)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,367 miles
    Test number
    517904688796
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass37,819 miles (+10,909)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,819 miles
    Test number
    758046530257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    26,910 miles
    Test number
    634328142377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail26,910 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,910 miles
    Test number
    808821635816
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LM15 PLX

Does LM15 PLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM15 PLX is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM15 PLX?
The MOT on LM15 PLX is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM15 PLX done?
LM15 PLX was recorded at 97,429 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 9,044 miles a year.
Has LM15 PLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM15 PLX has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM15 PLX 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 LM15 PLX find?
LM15 PLX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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