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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LM16 LWTMOT history

LM16 LWT is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 9 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 69,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

LM16 LWT black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
69,758 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 LWT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
9 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 LWT was last recorded at 69,758 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 7,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,778 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,980 miles
Average per year
7,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,758 miles
  • 2025 – 61,778 miles
  • 2024 – 53,628 miles
  • 2023 – 45,730 miles
  • 2022 – 38,067 miles
  • 2021 – 31,498 miles
  • 2020 – 24,824 miles
  • 2019 – 18,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,758 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,758 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    69,758 miles
    Test number
    547385020732
    • 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))
  2. Fail69,755 miles (+7,977)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,755 miles
    Test number
    832452798893
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass61,778 miles (+8,150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    61,778 miles
    Test number
    508509729076
    • 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 Nail in tyre
  4. Pass53,628 miles (+7,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    53,628 miles
    Test number
    613566027839
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass45,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    45,730 miles
    Test number
    251387393133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail45,730 miles (+7,663)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,730 miles
    Test number
    709430814303
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass38,067 miles (+6,569)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    38,067 miles
    Test number
    428187174815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass31,498 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    31,498 miles
    Test number
    283823161501
    • 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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  9. Fail31,498 miles (+6,674)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,498 miles
    Test number
    373110393783
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  10. Pass24,824 miles (+6,095)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    24,824 miles
    Test number
    302716614758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    18,729 miles
    Test number
    638618025939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 LWT

Does LM16 LWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 LWT is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 LWT?
The MOT on LM16 LWT is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 LWT done?
LM16 LWT was recorded at 69,758 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 7,015 miles a year.
Has LM16 LWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 LWT has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM16 LWT 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 LWT find?
LM16 LWT passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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