Kia Sportage
White · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc
L18 BUUMOT history
L18 BUU is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 14 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 168,096 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 168,096 mi
- At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 7
- 6 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 18,243 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 BUU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 14 May 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 BUU was last recorded at 168,096 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 19,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,101 miles · 11 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 19,995 miles
- Average per year
- 18,243 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,096 miles
- 2025 – 148,101 miles
- 2024 – 127,982 miles
- 2023 – 108,931 miles
- 2022 – 90,596 miles
- 2021 – 77,094 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
7 tests since 7 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,096 miles (+19,995)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 168,096 miles
- Test number
- 825656415437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,101 miles (+93)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 148,101 miles
- Test number
- 299207172856
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail148,008 miles (+20,026)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,008 miles
- Test number
- 599242254064
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,982 miles (+19,051)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 127,982 miles
- Test number
- 727114806468
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,931 miles (+18,335)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 108,931 miles
- Test number
- 996697949343
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,596 miles (+13,502)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 90,596 miles
- Test number
- 364506522784
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass77,094 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 77,094 miles
- Test number
- 441906103020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 BUU
- Does L18 BUU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 BUU is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 BUU?
- The MOT on L18 BUU is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 BUU done?
- L18 BUU was recorded at 168,096 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 18,243 miles a year.
- Has L18 BUU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 BUU has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 BUU 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 BUU find?
- L18 BUU passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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