Kia Sportage
Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,995 cc
LB18 ELJMOT history
LB18 ELJ is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 2 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 57,700 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 57,700 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 7
- 6 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 5,449 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB18 ELJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 2 Jul 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB18 ELJ was last recorded at 57,700 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 10,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 46,886 miles · 12 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,814 miles
- Average per year
- 5,449 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 57,700 miles
- 2025 – 46,886 miles
- 2024 – 37,967 miles
- 2023 – 36,639 miles
- 2022 – 34,618 miles
- 2021 – 30,160 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass57,700 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust damaged.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFuel tank slightly damaged.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
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.
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
7 tests since 1 Jul 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,700 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 57,700 miles
- Test number
- 628052074206
- AdvisoryExhaust damaged.
- AdvisoryFuel tank slightly damaged.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Fail57,689 miles (+10,803)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,689 miles
- Test number
- 980266275986
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust damaged.
- AdvisoryFuel tank slightly damaged.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass46,886 miles (+8,919)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 46,886 miles
- Test number
- 175818620264
- AdvisoryExhaust damaged.
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank slightly damaged.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass37,967 miles (+1,328)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 37,967 miles
- Test number
- 348685273538
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Pass36,639 miles (+2,021)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 36,639 miles
- Test number
- 802848991180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Pass34,618 miles (+4,458)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 34,618 miles
- Test number
- 195020218541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 30,160 miles
- Test number
- 265550168460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB18 ELJ
- Does LB18 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB18 ELJ is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB18 ELJ?
- The MOT on LB18 ELJ is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB18 ELJ done?
- LB18 ELJ was recorded at 57,700 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 5,449 miles a year.
- Has LB18 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB18 ELJ has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB18 ELJ 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 LB18 ELJ find?
- LB18 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust damaged.; fuel tank slightly damaged.; nearside rear suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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