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Red · Petrol · 2016 · 1,591 cc

L8 CUFMOT history

L8 CUF is a red petrol Kia Sportage first used on 24 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 44,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

L8 CUF red Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
44,242 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 CUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
24 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 CUF was last recorded at 44,242 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 2,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
41,974 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,268 miles
Average per year
3,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,242 miles
  • 2025 – 41,974 miles
  • 2024 – 39,538 miles
  • 2023 – 36,540 miles
  • 2022 – 32,729 miles
  • 2021 – 29,614 miles
  • 2020 – 27,055 miles
  • 2019 – 21,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,242 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 15 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,242 miles (+2,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    44,242 miles
    Test number
    574415632948
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass41,974 miles (+2,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    41,974 miles
    Test number
    705123868909
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass39,538 miles (+2,998)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    39,538 miles
    Test number
    146483341529
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass36,540 miles (+3,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    36,540 miles
    Test number
    591296642602
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass32,729 miles (+3,115)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    32,729 miles
    Test number
    355384136899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    29,614 miles
    Test number
    150719582671
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail29,611 miles (+2,556)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,611 miles
    Test number
    342250236447
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass27,055 miles (+5,718)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    27,055 miles
    Test number
    719911039314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    21,337 miles
    Test number
    498379612717
    • 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. Fail21,337 miles2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,337 miles
    Test number
    942778862694
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))

Questions about L8 CUF

Does L8 CUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 CUF is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 CUF?
The MOT on L8 CUF is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 CUF done?
L8 CUF was recorded at 44,242 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 3,246 miles a year.
Has L8 CUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 CUF has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 CUF 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 L8 CUF find?
L8 CUF passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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