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Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,591 cc

LM16 VCUMOT history

LM16 VCU is a black petrol Kia Sportage first used on 25 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 97,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

LM16 VCU black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,653 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 VCU
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
25 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 VCU was last recorded at 97,653 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 3,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,506 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,147 miles
Average per year
9,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,653 miles
  • 2025 – 94,506 miles
  • 2024 – 84,100 miles
  • 2023 – 72,642 miles
  • 2022 – 61,459 miles
  • 2021 – 49,253 miles
  • 2020 – 38,347 miles
  • 2019 – 29,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,653 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,653 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,653 miles
    Test number
    700919948098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,506 miles (+10,406)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,506 miles
    Test number
    138237754323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    84,100 miles
    Test number
    193093157916
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail84,100 miles (+11,458)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,100 miles
    Test number
    686717857443
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass72,642 miles (+11,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,642 miles
    Test number
    160852032074
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass61,459 miles (+12,206)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,459 miles
    Test number
    524045567035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,253 miles (+10,906)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,253 miles
    Test number
    746051911046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,347 miles (+8,800)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    38,347 miles
    Test number
    276847217486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,547 miles
    Test number
    130129059899
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about LM16 VCU

Does LM16 VCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 VCU is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 VCU?
The MOT on LM16 VCU is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 VCU done?
LM16 VCU was recorded at 97,653 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 9,575 miles a year.
Has LM16 VCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 VCU has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LM16 VCU 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 VCU find?
LM16 VCU passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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