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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

V21 LEJMOT history

V21 LEJ is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 112,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V21 LEJ black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
112,459 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 LEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 LEJ was last recorded at 112,459 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 7,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,120 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,339 miles
Average per year
8,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,459 miles
  • 2025 – 105,120 miles
  • 2024 – 96,473 miles
  • 2023 – 87,337 miles
  • 2022 – 83,555 miles
  • 2021 – 70,437 miles
  • 2020 – 58,191 miles
  • 2019 – 50,936 miles
  • 2018 – 43,575 miles
  • 2017 – 35,441 miles
  • 2016 – 26,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,459 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 31 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,459 miles (+7,339)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    112,459 miles
    Test number
    783074887934
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  2. Pass105,120 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    105,120 miles
    Test number
    658102126162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail105,118 miles (+8,645)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,118 miles
    Test number
    514033036016
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,473 miles (+9,136)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    96,473 miles
    Test number
    677665977327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    87,337 miles
    Test number
    514157379886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,337 miles (+3,782)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,337 miles
    Test number
    604873504135
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass83,555 miles (+13,118)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,555 miles
    Test number
    141546275104
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Slight wear to pedal rubber.

  8. Pass70,437 miles (+12,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,437 miles
    Test number
    932113125203
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing / worn on edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass58,191 miles (+7,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    58,191 miles
    Test number
    856359694724
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass50,936 miles (+7,361)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,936 miles
    Test number
    794231940058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,575 miles (+8,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,575 miles
    Test number
    226852537512
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass35,441 miles (+8,559)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    35,441 miles
    Test number
    134096766071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,882 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    26,882 miles
    Test number
    105610314669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    26,765 miles
    Test number
    948840495296
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail26,765 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,765 miles
    Test number
    903466380285
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about V21 LEJ

Does V21 LEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 LEJ is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 LEJ?
The MOT on V21 LEJ is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 LEJ done?
V21 LEJ was recorded at 112,459 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 8,159 miles a year.
Has V21 LEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 LEJ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V21 LEJ 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 V21 LEJ find?
V21 LEJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pedal wearing smooth, and 6 more.

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