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White · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

L8 GUMMOT history

L8 GUM is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 14 Sept 2018. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 65,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

L8 GUM white Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
65,459 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
14 Sept 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GUM was last recorded at 65,459 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 6,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,519 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,940 miles
Average per year
6,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,459 miles
  • 2025 – 58,519 miles
  • 2024 – 52,910 miles
  • 2023 – 46,894 miles
  • 2022 – 39,080 miles
  • 2021 – 31,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,459 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

7 tests since 4 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    65,459 miles
    Test number
    151724306430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail65,459 miles (+6,940)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,459 miles
    Test number
    313004140583
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass58,519 miles (+5,609)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    58,519 miles
    Test number
    377056455769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,910 miles (+6,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    52,910 miles
    Test number
    637946753055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr trailing arm bush worn parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres close on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass46,894 miles (+7,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    46,894 miles
    Test number
    401294386915
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryVery slight cracks between treads of both rear tyres

  6. Pass39,080 miles (+7,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    39,080 miles
    Test number
    384878332013
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to parting [ found on shaker plate] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass31,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    31,988 miles
    Test number
    307924115589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 GUM

Does L8 GUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GUM is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 GUM?
The MOT on L8 GUM is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 GUM done?
L8 GUM was recorded at 65,459 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 6,876 miles a year.
Has L8 GUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GUM has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 GUM 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 GUM find?
L8 GUM passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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