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Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,591 cc

S23 LJEMOT history

S23 LJE is a black petrol Kia Sportage first used on 5 Aug 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 86,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

S23 LJE black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,181 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 LJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
5 Aug 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 LJE was last recorded at 86,181 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,225 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
956 miles
Average per year
5,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,181 miles
  • 2025 – 85,225 miles
  • 2024 – 84,117 miles
  • 2023 – 83,055 miles
  • 2022 – 81,786 miles
  • 2021 – 77,359 miles
  • 2020 – 69,769 miles
  • 2019 – 61,011 miles
  • 2018 – 48,267 miles
  • 2017 – 34,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,181 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 7 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,181 miles (+956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,181 miles
    Test number
    525922507281
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass85,225 miles (+1,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,225 miles
    Test number
    188597884608
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  3. Pass84,117 miles (+1,062)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,117 miles
    Test number
    543593511325
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass83,055 miles (+1,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    83,055 miles
    Test number
    493771486263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass81,786 miles (+4,427)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,786 miles
    Test number
    778042964043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,359 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,359 miles
    Test number
    355598315758
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail77,359 miles (+7,590)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,359 miles
    Test number
    267251960978
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass69,769 miles (+8,758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,769 miles
    Test number
    906720884617
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 4
    • AdvisoryLow tyre pressure warning on
    • AdvisoryOil pressure lamp on
  9. Pass61,011 miles (+12,744)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,011 miles
    Test number
    503426810166
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seat belts
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  10. Pass48,267 miles (+13,365)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    48,267 miles
    Test number
    191291687871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    34,902 miles
    Test number
    191509613085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 LJE

Does S23 LJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 LJE is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 LJE?
The MOT on S23 LJE is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 LJE done?
S23 LJE was recorded at 86,181 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 5,752 miles a year.
Has S23 LJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 LJE has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on S23 LJE 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 S23 LJE find?
S23 LJE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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