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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L8 JWBMOT history

L8 JWB is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 24 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 111,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

L8 JWB silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
111,693 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 JWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 JWB was last recorded at 111,693 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 7,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,935 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,758 miles
Average per year
8,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,693 miles
  • 2025 – 103,935 miles
  • 2024 – 93,863 miles
  • 2023 – 82,770 miles
  • 2022 – 73,930 miles
  • 2021 – 64,026 miles
  • 2020 – 58,404 miles
  • 2019 – 52,522 miles
  • 2018 – 44,382 miles
  • 2017 – 36,214 miles
  • 2016 – 28,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,693 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,693 miles (+7,758)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    111,693 miles
    Test number
    825368659512
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass103,935 miles (+10,072)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    103,935 miles
    Test number
    921393604467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,863 miles (+11,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    93,863 miles
    Test number
    771513265621
    • 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))

  4. Pass82,770 miles (+8,840)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,770 miles
    Test number
    192969441771
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Pass73,930 miles (+9,904)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,930 miles
    Test number
    883905652583
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass64,026 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,026 miles
    Test number
    285839715736
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Fail64,026 miles (+5,622)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,026 miles
    Test number
    866450275751
    • MajorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass58,404 miles (+5,882)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    58,404 miles
    Test number
    165167440802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,522 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,522 miles
    Test number
    507836754102
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  10. Fail52,522 miles (+8,140)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,522 miles
    Test number
    131880849642
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  11. Pass44,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,382 miles
    Test number
    544865623652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,382 miles (+8,168)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,382 miles
    Test number
    148901057719
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass36,214 miles (+7,962)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    36,214 miles
    Test number
    460599980037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass28,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,252 miles
    Test number
    563336030898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,252 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,252 miles
    Test number
    478449507934
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L8 JWB

Does L8 JWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 JWB is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 JWB?
The MOT on L8 JWB is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 JWB done?
L8 JWB was recorded at 111,693 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 8,382 miles a year.
Has L8 JWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 JWB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 JWB 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 JWB find?
L8 JWB passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both, and 1 more.

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