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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L18 CEHMOT history

L18 CEH is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 15 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 136,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

L18 CEH black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
136,696 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 CEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 CEH was last recorded at 136,696 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 15,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,386 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
15,310 miles
Average per year
9,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,696 miles
  • 2025 – 121,386 miles
  • 2024 – 112,064 miles
  • 2023 – 107,532 miles
  • 2022 – 98,294 miles
  • 2021 – 89,580 miles
  • 2020 – 84,101 miles
  • 2019 – 73,105 miles
  • 2018 – 61,109 miles
  • 2017 – 52,393 miles
  • 2016 – 42,902 miles
  • 2015 – 33,803 miles
  • 2014 – 23,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,696 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,696 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    136,696 miles
    Test number
    261854004491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail136,696 miles (+15,310)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,696 miles
    Test number
    776322536025
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass121,386 miles (+9,322)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    121,386 miles
    Test number
    240027224955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass112,064 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    112,064 miles
    Test number
    623284038392
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail112,064 miles (+4,532)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,064 miles
    Test number
    635592582306
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass107,532 miles (+9,238)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,532 miles
    Test number
    705605001815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,294 miles (+8,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,294 miles
    Test number
    609833066007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass89,580 miles (+5,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,580 miles
    Test number
    357389795934
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust back box heat shield insecure and ratterling

  9. Pass84,101 miles (+10,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,101 miles
    Test number
    312933991404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded slightly on face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass73,105 miles (+11,996)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,105 miles
    Test number
    698699666775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,109 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,109 miles
    Test number
    183256001295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail61,109 miles (+8,716)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,109 miles
    Test number
    416495684548
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass52,393 miles (+9,491)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,393 miles
    Test number
    677596144681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,902 miles
    Test number
    306615707104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,902 miles (+9,099)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,902 miles
    Test number
    811502012459
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNail in n s r tyre

  16. Pass33,803 miles (+10,594)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    33,803 miles
    Test number
    188849835132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,209 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,209 miles
    Test number
    306584044446
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L18 CEH

Does L18 CEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 CEH is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 CEH?
The MOT on L18 CEH is valid until 6 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 CEH done?
L18 CEH was recorded at 136,696 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 9,837 miles a year.
Has L18 CEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 CEH has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 CEH 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 CEH find?
L18 CEH passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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