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White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,591 cc

N31 LYEMOT history

N31 LYE is a white petrol Kia Sportage first used on 29 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 97,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

N31 LYE white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,594 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N31 LYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N31 LYE was last recorded at 97,594 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 15,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,962 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
15,632 miles
Average per year
7,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,594 miles
  • 2025 – 81,962 miles
  • 2024 – 78,802 miles
  • 2023 – 72,026 miles
  • 2022 – 63,406 miles
  • 2020 – 55,486 miles
  • 2019 – 44,803 miles
  • 2018 – 35,897 miles
  • 2017 – 28,237 miles
  • 2016 – 21,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,594 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside has signs of corrosion

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm/ inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,594 miles (+15,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,594 miles
    Test number
    834983716771
    • AdvisoryUnderside has signs of corrosion
  2. Pass81,962 miles (+3,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    81,962 miles
    Test number
    210974296792
    • 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))
  3. Pass78,802 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,802 miles
    Test number
    490485818731
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm/ inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront foglight switch not working
  4. Fail78,802 miles (+6,776)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,802 miles
    Test number
    930563769875
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm/ inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront foglight switch not working
  5. Pass72,026 miles (+8,620)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,026 miles
    Test number
    875748265057
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass63,406 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,406 miles
    Test number
    854253666337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Fail63,404 miles (+7,918)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,404 miles
    Test number
    348187663695
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rotational noise when brake applied and released
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield insecure
  8. Pass55,486 miles (+10,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,486 miles
    Test number
    734267975033
    • AdvisoryRear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))
  9. Pass44,803 miles (+8,906)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,803 miles
    Test number
    260547797757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,897 miles (+7,660)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    35,897 miles
    Test number
    756745261993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,237 miles
    Test number
    654760170589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail28,237 miles (+6,536)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,237 miles
    Test number
    837302798401
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass21,701 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    21,701 miles
    Test number
    420854742750
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about N31 LYE

Does N31 LYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N31 LYE is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on N31 LYE?
The MOT on N31 LYE is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N31 LYE done?
N31 LYE was recorded at 97,594 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 7,749 miles a year.
Has N31 LYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N31 LYE has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on N31 LYE 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 N31 LYE find?
N31 LYE passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: underside has signs of corrosion.

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