Kia Sportage
Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc
L18 AOSMOT history
L18 AOS is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 22 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 97,756 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 97,756 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,885 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 AOS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 22 Nov 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 AOS was last recorded at 97,756 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 18,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,902 miles · 5 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 18,854 miles
- Average per year
- 7,885 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,756 miles
- 2025 – 78,902 miles
- 2024 – 69,514 miles
- 2023 – 63,602 miles
- 2022 – 59,064 miles
- 2021 – 52,992 miles
- 2019 – 43,654 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and outer edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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.
Handbrake little reserve travel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
11 tests since 20 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,756 miles (+18,854)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 97,756 miles
- Test number
- 830930129498
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and outer edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass78,902 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 78,902 miles
- Test number
- 292147681314
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail78,902 miles (+9,388)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,902 miles
- Test number
- 515003619392
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass69,514 miles (+831)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 69,514 miles
- Test number
- 479130300355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,683 miles (+5,081)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 68,683 miles
- Test number
- 582852679770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,602 miles (+66)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 63,602 miles
- Test number
- 462248087007
- AdvisoryHandbrake little reserve travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail63,536 miles (+4,472)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,536 miles
- Test number
- 792921684332
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryHandbrake little reserve travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTMPS light on
Pass59,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 59,064 miles
- Test number
- 365626308412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,064 miles (+6,072)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,064 miles
- Test number
- 479470809721
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass52,992 miles (+9,338)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 52,992 miles
- Test number
- 769785199690
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,654 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 43,654 miles
- Test number
- 811045234781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 AOS
- Does L18 AOS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 AOS is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 AOS?
- The MOT on L18 AOS is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 AOS done?
- L18 AOS was recorded at 97,756 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 7,885 miles a year.
- Has L18 AOS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 AOS has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 AOS 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 L18 AOS find?
- L18 AOS passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and outer edge perished; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.
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