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Kia Sportage

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LB08 DBVMOT history

LB08 DBV is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 154,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2025
Mileage
154,290 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 DBV
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 31 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 DBV was last recorded at 154,290 miles on 24 Jan 2025, 984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,306 miles · 22 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
984 miles
Average per year
10,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,290 miles
  • 2024 – 153,306 miles
  • 2023 – 151,604 miles
  • 2022 – 145,139 miles
  • 2021 – 134,013 miles
  • 2020 – 124,869 miles
  • 2019 – 115,349 miles
  • 2018 – 102,887 miles
  • 2017 – 89,364 miles
  • 2016 – 76,587 miles
  • 2015 – 63,547 miles
  • 2014 – 51,319 miles
  • 2013 – 34,552 miles
  • 2012 – 21,178 miles
  • 2011 – 15,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail154,290 miles
  • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction driver sun visor unable to be stored away (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Filler (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail154,290 miles (+984)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,290 miles
    Test number
    684359149803
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction driver sun visor unable to be stored away (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Filler (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass153,306 miles (+1,702)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    153,306 miles
    Test number
    613757477520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,604 miles (+6,465)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    151,604 miles
    Test number
    857775937475
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass145,139 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    145,139 miles
    Test number
    582206087857
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail145,139 miles (+11,126)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,139 miles
    Test number
    379271065473
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass134,013 miles (+80)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    134,013 miles
    Test number
    113440433913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Fail133,933 miles (+9,064)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,933 miles
    Test number
    659261019924
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass124,869 miles (+9,520)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,869 miles
    Test number
    353955537735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,349 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,349 miles
    Test number
    463727736070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play at the upper attachment/strut top bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail115,349 miles (+12,462)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,349 miles
    Test number
    741802114914
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play at the upper attachment/strut top bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass102,887 miles (+13,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,887 miles
    Test number
    836039060616
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass89,364 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    89,364 miles
    Test number
    716853427913
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail89,364 miles (+12,777)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,364 miles
    Test number
    414738358177
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure clip broken (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass76,587 miles (+13,040)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,587 miles
    Test number
    626155343658
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass63,547 miles (+12,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,547 miles
    Test number
    867994825031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass51,319 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,319 miles
    Test number
    328987424036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,238 miles (+16,686)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,238 miles
    Test number
    545485924099
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wheel alignment

  18. Pass34,552 miles (+13,374)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,552 miles
    Test number
    118329923051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,178 miles (+5,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    21,178 miles
    Test number
    706567222081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass15,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,184 miles
    Test number
    578784041127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail15,184 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,184 miles
    Test number
    665274041162
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Questions about LB08 DBV

Does LB08 DBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 DBV expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 DBV?
The MOT on LB08 DBV expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 DBV done?
LB08 DBV was recorded at 154,290 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2025, an average of 10,174 miles a year.
Has LB08 DBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 DBV has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 DBV 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 DBV find?
LB08 DBV failed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2025 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction driver sun visor unable to be stored away; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 6 more.

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