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Silver · Petrol · 2017 · 1,591 cc

L8 GFDMOT history

L8 GFD is a silver petrol Kia Sportage first used on 12 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 78,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

L8 GFD silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
78,841 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GFD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
12 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GFD was last recorded at 78,841 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 9,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,266 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,575 miles
Average per year
7,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,841 miles
  • 2025 – 69,266 miles
  • 2024 – 59,872 miles
  • 2023 – 51,112 miles
  • 2022 – 41,901 miles
  • 2021 – 35,555 miles
  • 2020 – 31,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,841 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 1 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,841 miles (+9,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    78,841 miles
    Test number
    548738544611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass69,266 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    69,266 miles
    Test number
    957241043001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Fail69,259 miles (+9,387)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,259 miles
    Test number
    855201654718
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass59,872 miles (+8,760)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    59,872 miles
    Test number
    710279533007
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot leaked slightly however still prevents the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass51,112 miles (+9,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,112 miles
    Test number
    799841572598
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass41,901 miles (+6,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    41,901 miles
    Test number
    697797637849
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass35,555 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    35,555 miles
    Test number
    180763204184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    31,173 miles
    Test number
    403956918281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 GFD

Does L8 GFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GFD is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 GFD?
The MOT on L8 GFD is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 GFD done?
L8 GFD was recorded at 78,841 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 7,918 miles a year.
Has L8 GFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GFD has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 GFD 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 GFD find?
L8 GFD passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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