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Blue · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

LB18 ERVMOT history

LB18 ERV is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 4 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 88,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
88,983 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB18 ERV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
4 Jul 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB18 ERV was last recorded at 88,983 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 13,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,242 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
13,741 miles
Average per year
11,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,983 miles
  • 2025 – 75,242 miles
  • 2024 – 64,121 miles
  • 2023 – 45,047 miles
  • 2022 – 36,931 miles
  • 2021 – 30,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,983 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 5 Jul 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,983 miles (+13,741)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    88,983 miles
    Test number
    163578141747
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass75,242 miles (+11,121)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,242 miles
    Test number
    591635684524
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just above legal requirements of 1.6mm advise changing asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on indicating low tyre pressures
  3. Pass64,121 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    64,121 miles
    Test number
    528706163789
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers slightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output product on both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear advise both rear shock absorbers corroding
  4. Fail64,121 miles (+4,504)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,121 miles
    Test number
    444134073455
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers slightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output product on both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear advise both rear shock absorbers corroding
  5. Pass59,617 miles (+14,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    59,617 miles
    Test number
    837476736869
    • AdvisoryManufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryManufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection
  6. Pass45,047 miles (+8,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    45,047 miles
    Test number
    248993664746
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  7. Pass36,931 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    36,931 miles
    Test number
    531825704452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail36,930 miles (+6,083)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,930 miles
    Test number
    976341670959
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass30,847 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    30,847 miles
    Test number
    891712403731
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake travel (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Questions about LB18 ERV

Does LB18 ERV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB18 ERV is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB18 ERV?
The MOT on LB18 ERV is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB18 ERV done?
LB18 ERV was recorded at 88,983 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 11,065 miles a year.
Has LB18 ERV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB18 ERV has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB18 ERV 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 ERV find?
LB18 ERV passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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