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Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,591 cc

LM16 ELWMOT history

LM16 ELW is a black petrol Kia Sportage first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 89,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

LM16 ELW black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,852 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 ELW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 ELW was last recorded at 89,852 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,852 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,852 miles
  • 2025 – 80,867 miles
  • 2024 – 70,800 miles
  • 2023 – 60,851 miles
  • 2022 – 53,425 miles
  • 2021 – 45,457 miles
  • 2020 – 38,780 miles
  • 2019 – 29,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,852 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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass89,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,852 miles
    Test number
    562838607386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,852 miles (+8,985)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,852 miles
    Test number
    945179271706
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT WINDOW NOT OPENING

  3. Pass80,867 miles (+10,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,867 miles
    Test number
    972149388564
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGE ADVISE 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT WINDOW NOT WORKING

  4. Pass70,800 miles (+9,949)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,800 miles
    Test number
    810694764256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,851 miles (+7,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,851 miles
    Test number
    647033060995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass53,425 miles (+7,968)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,425 miles
    Test number
    842111735655
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass45,457 miles (+6,677)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,457 miles
    Test number
    304772747588
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass38,780 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    38,780 miles
    Test number
    266015142205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail38,780 miles (+9,570)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,780 miles
    Test number
    549837824914
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass29,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,210 miles
    Test number
    672260048108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about LM16 ELW

Does LM16 ELW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 ELW is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 ELW?
The MOT on LM16 ELW is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 ELW done?
LM16 ELW was recorded at 89,852 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 8,618 miles a year.
Has LM16 ELW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 ELW has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM16 ELW 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 ELW find?
LM16 ELW passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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