Kia Sportage
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc
LB08 DBUMOT history
LB08 DBU is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 150,384 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 150,384 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,804 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 DBU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 DBU was last recorded at 150,384 miles on 7 Aug 2023, 254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 150,130 miles · 26 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 254 miles
- Average per year
- 10,804 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 150,384 miles
- 2022 – 144,357 miles
- 2021 – 135,835 miles
- 2020 – 125,514 miles
- 2019 – 114,844 miles
- 2018 – 101,442 miles
- 2017 – 85,835 miles
- 2016 – 69,561 miles
- 2015 – 54,111 miles
- 2014 – 44,130 miles
- 2013 – 32,824 miles
- 2012 – 25,977 miles
- 2011 – 16,266 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,384 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryExhaust blows and corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leaksRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryTow bar corroded
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
E M L on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
20 tests since 9 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,384 miles (+254)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 150,384 miles
- Test number
- 545864217998
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust blows and corroded
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryTow bar corroded
Fail150,130 miles (+5,773)1 dangerous4 major1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,130 miles
- Test number
- 304057208896
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust blows and corroded
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryToe bar corroded
Pass144,357 miles (+83)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 144,357 miles
- Test number
- 653327616915
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail144,274 miles (+8,439)2 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,274 miles
- Test number
- 893790296728
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass135,835 miles (+10,321)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 135,835 miles
- Test number
- 522165869521
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass125,514 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 125,514 miles
- Test number
- 268285083635
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryE M L on
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
Fail125,508 miles (+10,664)7 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,508 miles
- Test number
- 225784968296
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryE M L on
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,844 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 114,844 miles
- Test number
- 616822629323
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in n/s/f strut top
Fail114,842 miles (+13,400)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,842 miles
- Test number
- 800524330746
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction o./s sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in n/s/f strut top
Pass101,442 miles (+249)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 101,442 miles
- Test number
- 447863043155
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on edge
Fail101,193 miles (+15,358)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,193 miles
- Test number
- 156913098860
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on edge
Pass85,835 miles (+322)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 85,835 miles
- Test number
- 820703916042
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail85,513 miles (+15,952)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,513 miles
- Test number
- 211879140777
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass69,561 miles (+15,450)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 69,561 miles
- Test number
- 882691001324
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass54,111 miles (+9,981)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 54,111 miles
- Test number
- 209178595022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,130 miles (+216)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 44,130 miles
- Test number
- 426507974042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,914 miles (+11,090)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 43,914 miles
- Test number
- 556093264086
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s/f tyre tread low outer edge
Pass32,824 miles (+6,847)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 32,824 miles
- Test number
- 639473053026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,977 miles (+9,711)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 25,977 miles
- Test number
- 478322462075
- NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish
Pass16,266 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 16,266 miles
- Test number
- 578348661022
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LB08 DBU
- Does LB08 DBU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB08 DBU expired on 6 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 DBU?
- The MOT on LB08 DBU expired on 6 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB08 DBU done?
- LB08 DBU was recorded at 150,384 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2023, an average of 10,804 miles a year.
- Has LB08 DBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 DBU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB08 DBU 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 LB08 DBU find?
- LB08 DBU passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2023 with 5 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; exhaust blows and corroded; oil leaks, and 2 more.
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