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Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,591 cc

L18 NCSMOT history

L18 NCS is a black petrol Kia Sportage first used on 14 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 68,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

L18 NCS black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
68,791 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 NCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
14 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 NCS was last recorded at 68,791 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 5,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,616 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,175 miles
Average per year
4,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,791 miles
  • 2025 – 63,616 miles
  • 2024 – 57,984 miles
  • 2023 – 54,195 miles
  • 2022 – 49,935 miles
  • 2021 – 45,884 miles
  • 2020 – 43,622 miles
  • 2019 – 38,124 miles
  • 2018 – 32,884 miles
  • 2017 – 28,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,791 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,791 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    68,791 miles
    Test number
    692116234587
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail68,791 miles (+5,175)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,791 miles
    Test number
    306260054235
    • MajorBattery leaking (4.13 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass63,616 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    63,616 miles
    Test number
    874481706456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail63,575 miles (+5,591)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,575 miles
    Test number
    559437571376
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,984 miles (+3,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    57,984 miles
    Test number
    432938825822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tyre sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass54,195 miles (+4,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,195 miles
    Test number
    639620893024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS ATTENTION REQUIRED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS ATTENTION REQUIRED (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass49,935 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    49,935 miles
    Test number
    753718692510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Fail49,935 miles (+4,051)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,935 miles
    Test number
    324808895900
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Pass45,884 miles (+2,262)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    45,884 miles
    Test number
    372726793286
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass43,622 miles (+5,498)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,622 miles
    Test number
    272061534231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,124 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,124 miles
    Test number
    946366423670
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail38,048 miles (+5,164)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,048 miles
    Test number
    257031590604
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass32,884 miles (+4,542)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    32,884 miles
    Test number
    861676090526
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs wearing thin
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass28,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,342 miles
    Test number
    125807035164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L18 NCS

Does L18 NCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 NCS is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 NCS?
The MOT on L18 NCS is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 NCS done?
L18 NCS was recorded at 68,791 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 4,250 miles a year.
Has L18 NCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 NCS has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 NCS 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 NCS find?
L18 NCS passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake pedal wearing smooth; front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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