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Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,975 cc

LC07 NFVMOT history

LC07 NFV is a blue petrol Kia Sportage first used on 18 Apr 2007. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2024.

LC07 NFV blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2025
Mileage
118,460 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC07 NFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,975 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
18 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC07 NFV was last recorded at 118,460 miles on 16 Nov 2024, 3,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,782 miles · 12 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,678 miles
Average per year
5,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,460 miles
  • 2023 – 114,782 miles
  • 2022 – 112,404 miles
  • 2021 – 108,659 miles
  • 2020 – 104,090 miles
  • 2019 – 100,226 miles
  • 2018 – 95,334 miles
  • 2017 – 88,771 miles
  • 2016 – 83,846 miles
  • 2015 – 78,074 miles
  • 2014 – 67,747 miles
  • 2013 – 55,261 miles
  • 2012 – 46,922 miles
  • 2011 – 40,603 miles
  • 2010 – 33,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,460 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front number plate cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight play in both front antiroll bar D bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front flexi pipe deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,460 miles (+3,678)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    118,460 miles
    Test number
    282622560968
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,782 miles (+2,378)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,782 miles
    Test number
    165139663390
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass112,404 miles (+3,745)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,404 miles
    Test number
    690006455081
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,659 miles
    Test number
    513016405133
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front antiroll bar D bushes

  5. Fail108,659 miles (+4,569)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,659 miles
    Test number
    371647682381
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front antiroll bar D bushes

  6. Pass104,090 miles (+3,864)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,090 miles
    Test number
    833628213406
    • AdvisoryFront front number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyre worn on 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyre worn on 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass100,226 miles (+4,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,226 miles
    Test number
    720447251417
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass95,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,334 miles
    Test number
    229878639590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,334 miles (+6,563)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,334 miles
    Test number
    975501776306
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass88,771 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,771 miles
    Test number
    620053423285
    • AdvisoryFront flexi pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail88,771 miles (+4,925)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,771 miles
    Test number
    742917216663
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront flexi pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass83,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,846 miles
    Test number
    872250939171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail83,846 miles (+571)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,846 miles
    Test number
    758006599362
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass83,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,275 miles
    Test number
    648834093982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,275 miles (+5,201)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,275 miles
    Test number
    465569713701
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass78,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,074 miles
    Test number
    845145205187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,074 miles (+10,327)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,074 miles
    Test number
    228373905137
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteAux, belts squealing

  18. Pass67,747 miles (+12,486)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,747 miles
    Test number
    236506404471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/lipped

  19. Pass55,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,261 miles
    Test number
    538122003107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,261 miles (+8,339)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,261 miles
    Test number
    325982503177
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  21. Pass46,922 miles (+6,319)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,922 miles
    Test number
    836843102179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  22. Pass40,603 miles (+6,655)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,603 miles
    Test number
    369283281082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,948 miles
    Test number
    931582300144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC07 NFV

Does LC07 NFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC07 NFV expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC07 NFV?
The MOT on LC07 NFV expired on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC07 NFV done?
LC07 NFV was recorded at 118,460 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2024, an average of 5,789 miles a year.
Has LC07 NFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC07 NFV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LC07 NFV 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 LC07 NFV find?
LC07 NFV passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; gearbox mounting defective, and 1 more.

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