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White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,685 cc

LM65 VGDMOT history

LM65 VGD is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 23 Oct 2015. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 83,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LM65 VGD white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
83,604 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM65 VGD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
23 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM65 VGD was last recorded at 83,604 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 2,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,896 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,708 miles
Average per year
5,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,604 miles
  • 2025 – 80,896 miles
  • 2024 – 77,869 miles
  • 2023 – 72,391 miles
  • 2022 – 64,468 miles
  • 2021 – 60,675 miles
  • 2020 – 53,275 miles
  • 2019 – 44,652 miles
  • 2018 – 36,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,604 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT failures 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail83,604 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    83,604 miles
    Test number
    6035675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,896 miles (+3,027)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,896 miles
    Test number
    4782909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,869 miles (+5,478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,869 miles
    Test number
    331073823570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass72,391 miles (+7,923)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    72,391 miles
    Test number
    528749478699
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass64,468 miles (+3,793)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,468 miles
    Test number
    245515734181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    60,675 miles
    Test number
    273722699955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,675 miles (+7,400)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,675 miles
    Test number
    217512875819
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass53,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    53,275 miles
    Test number
    677474996692
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  9. Fail53,275 miles (+8,623)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,275 miles
    Test number
    379924356851
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  10. Pass44,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,652 miles
    Test number
    467986399751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,651 miles (+8,201)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,651 miles
    Test number
    466320120394
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  12. Pass36,450 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    36,450 miles
    Test number
    874921091375
    • 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))

Questions about LM65 VGD

Does LM65 VGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM65 VGD expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM65 VGD?
The MOT on LM65 VGD expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM65 VGD done?
LM65 VGD was recorded at 83,604 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 5,943 miles a year.
Has LM65 VGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM65 VGD has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM65 VGD 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 VGD find?
LM65 VGD failed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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