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Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,591 cc

L18 SLWMOT history

L18 SLW is a grey petrol Kia Sportage first used on 24 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 48,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

L18 SLW grey Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
48,913 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 SLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
24 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 SLW was last recorded at 48,913 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 2,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
46,067 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,846 miles
Average per year
4,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,913 miles
  • 2025 – 46,067 miles
  • 2024 – 43,151 miles
  • 2023 – 39,278 miles
  • 2022 – 34,901 miles
  • 2021 – 28,697 miles
  • 2019 – 25,791 miles
  • 2018 – 19,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,913 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 14 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,913 miles (+2,846)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    48,913 miles
    Test number
    642849501320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,067 miles (+2,916)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    46,067 miles
    Test number
    570693557009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    43,151 miles
    Test number
    435725554864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail43,151 miles (+3,873)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,151 miles
    Test number
    869661442369
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass39,278 miles (+4,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    39,278 miles
    Test number
    878147528703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass34,901 miles (+6,204)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    34,901 miles
    Test number
    924752663404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass28,697 miles (+2,906)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    28,697 miles
    Test number
    562538983276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,791 miles (+6,074)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    25,791 miles
    Test number
    609401555876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    19,717 miles
    Test number
    485289230153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 SLW

Does L18 SLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 SLW is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 SLW?
The MOT on L18 SLW is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 SLW done?
L18 SLW was recorded at 48,913 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 4,095 miles a year.
Has L18 SLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 SLW has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 SLW 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 SLW find?
L18 SLW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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