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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

J8 LEMMOT history

J8 LEM is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 102,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

J8 LEM silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
102,661 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LEM was last recorded at 102,661 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 8,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,353 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,308 miles
Average per year
7,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,661 miles
  • 2025 – 94,353 miles
  • 2023 – 79,156 miles
  • 2022 – 71,331 miles
  • 2021 – 64,415 miles
  • 2020 – 61,117 miles
  • 2019 – 51,655 miles
  • 2018 – 42,555 miles
  • 2017 – 32,920 miles
  • 2016 – 24,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,661 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,661 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    102,661 miles
    Test number
    706557134789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail102,661 miles (+8,308)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,661 miles
    Test number
    183525154835
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass94,353 miles (+15,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,353 miles
    Test number
    380342614249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass79,156 miles (+7,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,156 miles
    Test number
    198765492607
    • 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))

  5. Pass71,331 miles (+6,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,331 miles
    Test number
    122229220642
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass64,415 miles (+3,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,415 miles
    Test number
    273668772112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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. Pass61,117 miles (+9,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,117 miles
    Test number
    294568636337
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass51,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,655 miles
    Test number
    506798489592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,655 miles (+9,100)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,655 miles
    Test number
    536026272113
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass42,555 miles (+9,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,555 miles
    Test number
    203282586750
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  11. Pass32,920 miles (+8,855)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,920 miles
    Test number
    851504692514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,065 miles
    Test number
    913507490259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 LEM

Does J8 LEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LEM is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 LEM?
The MOT on J8 LEM is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 LEM done?
J8 LEM was recorded at 102,661 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 7,863 miles a year.
Has J8 LEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LEM has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 LEM 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 J8 LEM find?
J8 LEM passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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