Kia Sportage
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc
K31 LFXMOT history
K31 LFX is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 30 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,042 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 130,042 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,834 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K31 LFX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K31 LFX was last recorded at 130,042 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 129,997 miles · 25 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 45 miles
- Average per year
- 7,834 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,042 miles
- 2025 – 127,338 miles
- 2024 – 117,266 miles
- 2023 – 111,820 miles
- 2022 – 104,940 miles
- 2021 – 99,561 miles
- 2020 – 93,374 miles
- 2019 – 87,337 miles
- 2018 – 81,660 miles
- 2017 – 74,973 miles
- 2016 – 67,066 miles
- 2015 – 61,317 miles
- 2014 – 50,967 miles
- 2013 – 36,095 miles
- 2012 – 22,710 miles
- 2011 – 17,372 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,042 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened TOP STRUT MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened TOP STRUT MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySpare tyre defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 22 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,042 miles (+45)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 130,042 miles
- Test number
- 422195226526
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened TOP STRUT MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened TOP STRUT MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Fail129,997 miles (+2,659)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,997 miles
- Test number
- 145575843262
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BY SUB FRAME AND ANTI ROLL BAR BRACKET (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened TOP STRUT MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened TOP STRUT MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Pass127,338 miles (+10,072)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 127,338 miles
- Test number
- 554403142042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,266 miles (+5,446)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 117,266 miles
- Test number
- 980811243233
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass111,820 miles (+6,880)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 111,820 miles
- Test number
- 963035004527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,940 miles (+254)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 104,940 miles
- Test number
- 584324034506
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail104,686 miles (+5,125)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,686 miles
- Test number
- 118249149050
- MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously defective dpf pipe split (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass99,561 miles (+6,187)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 99,561 miles
- Test number
- 523975403561
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,374 miles (+6,037)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 93,374 miles
- Test number
- 828940671126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,337 miles (+5,677)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 87,337 miles
- Test number
- 374866686138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,660 miles (+232)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 81,660 miles
- Test number
- 133223076922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,428 miles (+6,455)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,428 miles
- Test number
- 640448218519
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass74,973 miles (+7,907)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 74,973 miles
- Test number
- 582831743348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,066 miles (+5,749)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 67,066 miles
- Test number
- 422372664480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,317 miles (+10,350)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 61,317 miles
- Test number
- 919970415241
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail50,967 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,967 miles
- Test number
- 157287364214
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass50,967 miles (+14,872)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 50,967 miles
- Test number
- 369177064416
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass36,095 miles (+13,385)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 36,095 miles
- Test number
- 439507143217
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass22,710 miles (+5,338)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 22,710 miles
- Test number
- 515464052220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,372 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 17,372 miles
- Test number
- 788055091287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about K31 LFX
- Does K31 LFX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 LFX is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K31 LFX?
- The MOT on K31 LFX is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K31 LFX done?
- K31 LFX was recorded at 130,042 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 7,834 miles a year.
- Has K31 LFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K31 LFX has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on K31 LFX 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 K31 LFX find?
- K31 LFX passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top strut mount; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 4 more.
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