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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,685 cc

LN13 HMXMOT history

LN13 HMX is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 7 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 105,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

LN13 HMX black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
105,375 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LN13 HMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LN13 HMX was last recorded at 105,375 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 1,283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
104,092 miles · 22 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,283 miles
Average per year
4,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,375 miles
  • 2024 – 104,092 miles
  • 2023 – 102,463 miles
  • 2021 – 98,562 miles
  • 2020 – 97,033 miles
  • 2019 – 94,022 miles
  • 2018 – 83,908 miles
  • 2017 – 74,438 miles
  • 2016 – 58,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,375 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,375 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    105,375 miles
    Test number
    749356547372
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail105,375 miles (+1,283)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,375 miles
    Test number
    155199457509
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,092 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,092 miles
    Test number
    243529267141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail104,092 miles (+1,629)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,092 miles
    Test number
    462027199914
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,463 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,463 miles
    Test number
    903228766823
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Fail102,463 miles (+1,528)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,463 miles
    Test number
    258321077939
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass100,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,935 miles
    Test number
    782709347201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,928 miles (+2,366)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,928 miles
    Test number
    887572283194
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass98,562 miles (+1,529)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,562 miles
    Test number
    636420629277
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass97,033 miles (+3,011)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,033 miles
    Test number
    787575862072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake reserve
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass94,022 miles (+10,114)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,022 miles
    Test number
    827760532093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,908 miles (+9,470)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,908 miles
    Test number
    579124758862
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  13. Pass74,438 miles (+15,848)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,438 miles
    Test number
    349477142634
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass58,590 miles (+2,104)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,590 miles
    Test number
    887688982648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,486 miles
    Test number
    106900688538
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail56,486 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,486 miles
    Test number
    890413893955
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LN13 HMX

Does LN13 HMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LN13 HMX is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LN13 HMX?
The MOT on LN13 HMX is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LN13 HMX done?
LN13 HMX was recorded at 105,375 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 4,925 miles a year.
Has LN13 HMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LN13 HMX has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LN13 HMX 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 LN13 HMX find?
LN13 HMX passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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