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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LR13 EFJMOT history

LR13 EFJ is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 10 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 148,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

LR13 EFJ silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
148,545 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR13 EFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
10 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR13 EFJ was last recorded at 148,545 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 9,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
139,335 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,210 miles
Average per year
9,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,545 miles
  • 2025 – 139,335 miles
  • 2024 – 131,608 miles
  • 2023 – 122,485 miles
  • 2022 – 112,104 miles
  • 2021 – 99,987 miles
  • 2020 – 93,034 miles
  • 2019 – 84,002 miles
  • 2018 – 75,037 miles
  • 2017 – 61,251 miles
  • 2016 – 47,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,545 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,545 miles (+9,210)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    148,545 miles
    Test number
    446384810341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass139,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    139,335 miles
    Test number
    511245777166
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working

  3. Fail139,335 miles (+7,727)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,335 miles
    Test number
    438934654721
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass131,608 miles (+9,123)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,608 miles
    Test number
    383696304691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,485 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,485 miles
    Test number
    160378450905
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Fail122,485 miles (+10,381)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,485 miles
    Test number
    999940264981
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass112,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,104 miles
    Test number
    882065579130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,104 miles (+12,117)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,104 miles
    Test number
    940505181645
    • MajorNearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end retaining nut missing split pin (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass99,987 miles (+6,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,987 miles
    Test number
    139634435983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass93,034 miles (+9,032)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,034 miles
    Test number
    700860697508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,002 miles
    Test number
    902088162008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,002 miles (+8,965)3 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,002 miles
    Test number
    609605935724
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass75,037 miles (+13,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,037 miles
    Test number
    913971917920
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass61,251 miles (+14,074)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,251 miles
    Test number
    250221620633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass47,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,177 miles
    Test number
    128614426787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR13 EFJ

Does LR13 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR13 EFJ is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR13 EFJ?
The MOT on LR13 EFJ is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR13 EFJ done?
LR13 EFJ was recorded at 148,545 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 9,953 miles a year.
Has LR13 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR13 EFJ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LR13 EFJ 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 LR13 EFJ find?
LR13 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, and 2 more.

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