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Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,685 cc

LM65 VFXMOT history

LM65 VFX is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 22 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 71,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

LM65 VFX silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
71,073 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM65 VFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
22 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM65 VFX was last recorded at 71,073 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 3,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,685 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,388 miles
Average per year
5,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,073 miles
  • 2025 – 67,685 miles
  • 2024 – 65,284 miles
  • 2023 – 63,589 miles
  • 2022 – 61,485 miles
  • 2021 – 59,547 miles
  • 2020 – 52,685 miles
  • 2019 – 43,162 miles
  • 2018 – 30,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,073 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear. both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,073 miles (+3,388)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    71,073 miles
    Test number
    283566657985
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear. both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass67,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    67,685 miles
    Test number
    407408234565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail67,681 miles (+2,397)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,681 miles
    Test number
    769418599152
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass65,284 miles (+1,695)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    65,284 miles
    Test number
    636241488684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass63,589 miles (+2,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    63,589 miles
    Test number
    582392027176
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass61,485 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,485 miles
    Test number
    519198604384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  7. Fail61,483 miles (+1,936)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,483 miles
    Test number
    177702223508
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  8. Pass59,547 miles (+6,862)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,547 miles
    Test number
    531886884669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,685 miles (+9,523)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,685 miles
    Test number
    558766477373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,162 miles (+12,218)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    43,162 miles
    Test number
    216962870120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,944 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    30,944 miles
    Test number
    183561481403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about LM65 VFX

Does LM65 VFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM65 VFX is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM65 VFX?
The MOT on LM65 VFX is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM65 VFX done?
LM65 VFX was recorded at 71,073 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 5,068 miles a year.
Has LM65 VFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM65 VFX has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LM65 VFX 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 VFX find?
LM65 VFX passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear. both sides; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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