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White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,591 cc

LM16 LXEMOT history

LM16 LXE is a white petrol Kia Sportage first used on 29 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 77,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

LM16 LXE white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
77,345 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 LXE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 LXE was last recorded at 77,345 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 4,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,691 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,654 miles
Average per year
6,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,345 miles
  • 2025 – 72,691 miles
  • 2024 – 68,090 miles
  • 2023 – 61,698 miles
  • 2022 – 54,017 miles
  • 2021 – 38,579 miles
  • 2020 – 33,975 miles
  • 2019 – 29,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,345 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass77,345 miles (+4,654)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    77,345 miles
    Test number
    205424461794
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass72,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    72,691 miles
    Test number
    242892802872
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Fail72,690 miles (+4,600)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,690 miles
    Test number
    930402706001
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass68,090 miles (+6,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,090 miles
    Test number
    868638030790
    • 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))

  5. Pass61,698 miles (+7,681)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,698 miles
    Test number
    781018079164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,017 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    54,017 miles
    Test number
    352590655394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,934 miles (+12,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    50,934 miles
    Test number
    593758544743
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass38,579 miles (+4,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    38,579 miles
    Test number
    265199297387
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass33,975 miles (+4,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    33,975 miles
    Test number
    931873970959
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

  10. Pass29,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,228 miles
    Test number
    526407223818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 LXE

Does LM16 LXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 LXE is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 LXE?
The MOT on LM16 LXE is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 LXE done?
LM16 LXE was recorded at 77,345 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 6,391 miles a year.
Has LM16 LXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 LXE has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LM16 LXE 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 LXE find?
LM16 LXE passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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