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White · Petrol · 2015 · 1,591 cc

LM65 LFAMOT history

LM65 LFA is a white petrol Kia Sportage first used on 6 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 86,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LM65 LFA white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
86,059 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM65 LFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
6 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM65 LFA was last recorded at 86,059 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 11,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,083 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,976 miles
Average per year
8,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,059 miles
  • 2024 – 74,083 miles
  • 2023 – 64,936 miles
  • 2022 – 56,528 miles
  • 2021 – 48,173 miles
  • 2020 – 41,508 miles
  • 2019 – 34,457 miles
  • 2018 – 25,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,059 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak from drivers side drive shaft oil seal
  • AdvisoryPlay in passengers side rear suspension stabilizer arm [front most]

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Chip to windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

9 tests since 3 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,059 miles (+11,976)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    86,059 miles
    Test number
    745152850445
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak from drivers side drive shaft oil seal
    • AdvisoryPlay in passengers side rear suspension stabilizer arm [front most]
  2. Pass74,083 miles (+9,147)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    74,083 miles
    Test number
    291180470284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen
  3. Pass64,936 miles (+8,408)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    64,936 miles
    Test number
    512186736584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has deep cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryT.p.m.s light is on
  4. Pass56,528 miles (+8,355)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    56,528 miles
    Test number
    233627378461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen
  5. Pass48,173 miles (+6,665)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    48,173 miles
    Test number
    772606991212
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass41,508 miles (+7,051)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    41,508 miles
    Test number
    632135623407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,457 miles (+17)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,457 miles
    Test number
    158439495547
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip To Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Fail34,440 miles (+8,907)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,440 miles
    Test number
    697744403763
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip To Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass25,533 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    25,533 miles
    Test number
    287373634588
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner 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 parking brake effort is lower than the nearside

Questions about LM65 LFA

Does LM65 LFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM65 LFA is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM65 LFA?
The MOT on LM65 LFA is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM65 LFA done?
LM65 LFA was recorded at 86,059 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 8,629 miles a year.
Has LM65 LFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM65 LFA has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LM65 LFA 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 LM65 LFA find?
LM65 LFA passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; gearbox oil leak from drivers side drive shaft oil seal; play in passengers side rear suspension stabilizer arm [front most].

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