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White · Diesel · 2018 · 1,995 cc

LB18 EMKMOT history

LB18 EMK is a white diesel Kia Sportage first used on 2 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 65,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
65,895 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB18 EMK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
2 Jul 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB18 EMK was last recorded at 65,895 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 7,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,915 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,980 miles
Average per year
7,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,895 miles
  • 2025 – 57,915 miles
  • 2024 – 50,232 miles
  • 2023 – 42,670 miles
  • 2022 – 36,923 miles
  • 2021 – 29,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,895 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

7 tests since 28 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,895 miles (+7,980)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    65,895 miles
    Test number
    907394005438
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass57,915 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    57,915 miles
    Test number
    199896183974
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail57,915 miles (+7,683)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,915 miles
    Test number
    484675407948
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever close to no reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass50,232 miles (+7,562)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    50,232 miles
    Test number
    928760711784
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass42,670 miles (+5,747)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    42,670 miles
    Test number
    794808476618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,923 miles (+7,461)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    36,923 miles
    Test number
    848071874663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,462 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    29,462 miles
    Test number
    266515962532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LB18 EMK

Does LB18 EMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB18 EMK is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB18 EMK?
The MOT on LB18 EMK is valid until 1 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 EMK done?
LB18 EMK was recorded at 65,895 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 7,284 miles a year.
Has LB18 EMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB18 EMK has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB18 EMK 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 EMK find?
LB18 EMK passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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