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White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LM16 AYOMOT history

LM16 AYO is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 29 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 106,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LM16 AYO white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,482 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 AYO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 AYO was last recorded at 106,482 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 8,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,398 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,084 miles
Average per year
11,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,482 miles
  • 2025 – 98,398 miles
  • 2024 – 87,151 miles
  • 2023 – 72,272 miles
  • 2022 – 57,818 miles
  • 2021 – 46,215 miles
  • 2020 – 35,536 miles
  • 2019 – 24,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,482 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cuts to tread also

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep hole in tread, unable to determine if cords reached / damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,482 miles (+8,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,482 miles
    Test number
    755603398169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass98,398 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    98,398 miles
    Test number
    901273524250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail98,397 miles (+11,246)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,397 miles
    Test number
    125316205852
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,151 miles (+14,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,151 miles
    Test number
    937119012256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass72,272 miles (+386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,272 miles
    Test number
    736272014918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cuts to tread also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep hole in tread, unable to determine if cords reached / damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cuts to tread also (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail71,886 miles (+14,068)2 dangerous1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,886 miles
    Test number
    207336348992
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Side repeater lamp damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cuts to tread also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep hole in tread, unable to determine if cords reached / damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cuts to tread also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass57,818 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    57,818 miles
    Test number
    710289490480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail57,773 miles (+11,558)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,773 miles
    Test number
    830401011206
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on legal limit also (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass46,215 miles (+10,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    46,215 miles
    Test number
    209469386252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass35,536 miles (+158)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,536 miles
    Test number
    275893528504
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail35,378 miles (+10,911)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,378 miles
    Test number
    905502315354
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass24,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    24,467 miles
    Test number
    496795544816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail24,467 miles (+1,183)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,467 miles
    Test number
    485961849288
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass23,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    23,284 miles
    Test number
    253435855402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LM16 AYO

Does LM16 AYO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 AYO is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 AYO?
The MOT on LM16 AYO is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 AYO done?
LM16 AYO was recorded at 106,482 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 11,193 miles a year.
Has LM16 AYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 AYO has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LM16 AYO 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 LM16 AYO find?
LM16 AYO passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear nail in tyre; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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