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Silver · Petrol · 2020 · 1,591 cc

L8 DESMOT history

L8 DES is a silver petrol Kia Sportage first used on 17 Mar 2020. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 27,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

L8 DES silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
27,258 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 DES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2020
First used
17 Mar 2020
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 DES was last recorded at 27,258 miles on 4 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Mar 2026: 27,258 miles, lower than 27,376 miles on 11 Mar 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
27,376 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Average per year
4,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,258 miles
  • 2025 – 27,376 miles
  • 2024 – 17,533 miles
  • 2023 – 12,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,258 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 17 Mar 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    27,258 miles
    Test number
    660844747473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail27,258 miles (-118)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,258 miles
    Test number
    489220340299
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass27,376 miles (+9,843)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    27,376 miles
    Test number
    314088105404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass17,533 miles (+5,028)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    17,533 miles
    Test number
    818307824869
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass12,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    12,505 miles
    Test number
    822794733180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 DES

Does L8 DES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 DES is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 DES?
The MOT on L8 DES is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 DES done?
L8 DES was recorded at 27,258 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 4,976 miles a year.
Has L8 DES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 DES has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 DES ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 DES find?
L8 DES passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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