Kia Sportage
Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,995 cc
LB18 ELWMOT history
LB18 ELW is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 2 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 55,698 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 55,698 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 6 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,895 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB18 ELW
- 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 15 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB18 ELW was last recorded at 55,698 miles on 26 May 2026, 4,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 51,000 miles · 16 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,698 miles
- Average per year
- 4,895 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 55,698 miles
- 2025 – 51,000 miles
- 2024 – 46,890 miles
- 2023 – 41,992 miles
- 2022 – 37,745 miles
- 2021 – 31,815 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,698 miles
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
9 tests since 9 Jul 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,698 miles (+4,698)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 55,698 miles
- Test number
- 949558967172
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass51,000 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 51,000 miles
- Test number
- 316606589466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,000 miles (+4,110)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,000 miles
- Test number
- 548594309461
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested AWD (1.2.1 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass46,890 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 46,890 miles
- Test number
- 744774162398
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail46,887 miles (+4,895)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,887 miles
- Test number
- 923238461716
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (STRONG ADVICE) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass41,992 miles (+4,247)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 41,992 miles
- Test number
- 835259386414
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- 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))
Pass37,745 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 37,745 miles
- Test number
- 992482459125
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail37,745 miles (+5,930)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,745 miles
- Test number
- 398714938145
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass31,815 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 31,815 miles
- Test number
- 457165119029
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Questions about LB18 ELW
- Does LB18 ELW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB18 ELW is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB18 ELW?
- The MOT on LB18 ELW is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB18 ELW done?
- LB18 ELW was recorded at 55,698 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 4,895 miles a year.
- Has LB18 ELW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB18 ELW has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB18 ELW 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 ELW find?
- LB18 ELW passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 2 advisories: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms.
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