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Red · Diesel · 2018 · 1,598 cc

L8 GKPMOT history

L8 GKP is a red diesel Kia Sportage first used on 8 Oct 2018. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 49,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

L8 GKP red Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
49,539 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
8 Oct 2018
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GKP was last recorded at 49,539 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 8,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Oct 2023: 32,532 miles, lower than 32,652 miles on 6 Oct 2023.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
40,638 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,901 miles
Average per year
8,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,539 miles
  • 2024 – 40,638 miles
  • 2023 – 32,532 miles
  • 2022 – 24,067 miles
  • 2021 – 16,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,539 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

6 tests since 8 Sept 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,539 miles (+8,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    49,539 miles
    Test number
    304307229129
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass40,638 miles (+8,106)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    40,638 miles
    Test number
    817333538487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass32,532 miles (-120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    32,532 miles
    Test number
    939843261151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail32,652 miles (+8,585)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,652 miles
    Test number
    681845366384
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass24,067 miles (+7,432)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    24,067 miles
    Test number
    116228817648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass16,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    16,635 miles
    Test number
    489580444008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 GKP

Does L8 GKP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 GKP expired on 18 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 GKP?
The MOT on L8 GKP expired on 18 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 GKP done?
L8 GKP was recorded at 49,539 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 8,104 miles a year.
Has L8 GKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GKP has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 GKP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 GKP find?
L8 GKP passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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