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Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LU16 LEOMOT history

LU16 LEO is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 14 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 84,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

LU16 LEO blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
84,779 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU16 LEO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
14 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU16 LEO was last recorded at 84,779 miles on 22 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,779 miles · 21 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,779 miles
  • 2025 – 74,113 miles
  • 2024 – 64,620 miles
  • 2023 – 48,722 miles
  • 2022 – 37,206 miles
  • 2021 – 29,053 miles
  • 2020 – 23,814 miles
  • 2019 – 16,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,779 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,779 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    84,779 miles
    Test number
    796289773190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail84,779 miles (+10,666)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,779 miles
    Test number
    243049858401
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass74,113 miles (+9,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,113 miles
    Test number
    948114981737
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted
  4. Pass64,620 miles (+15,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    64,620 miles
    Test number
    834895308482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass48,722 miles (+11,516)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    48,722 miles
    Test number
    470841490146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,206 miles (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    37,206 miles
    Test number
    779429674935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,345 miles (+6,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    35,345 miles
    Test number
    889398633702
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass29,053 miles (+5,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    29,053 miles
    Test number
    908172727557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass23,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    23,814 miles
    Test number
    539381871823
    • 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))
  10. Fail23,814 miles (+7,710)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,814 miles
    Test number
    617218508169
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass16,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    16,104 miles
    Test number
    732683517338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU16 LEO

Does LU16 LEO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU16 LEO is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU16 LEO?
The MOT on LU16 LEO is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU16 LEO done?
LU16 LEO was recorded at 84,779 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 9,370 miles a year.
Has LU16 LEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU16 LEO has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LU16 LEO 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 LU16 LEO find?
LU16 LEO passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm bush; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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