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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LC08 XWNMOT history

LC08 XWN is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 3 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 163,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

LC08 XWN black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
163,884 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 XWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 XWN was last recorded at 163,884 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,884 miles · 4 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,884 miles
  • 2025 – 152,028 miles
  • 2024 – 139,440 miles
  • 2023 – 126,420 miles
  • 2022 – 125,376 miles
  • 2021 – 118,330 miles
  • 2020 – 109,818 miles
  • 2018 – 96,453 miles
  • 2017 – 86,305 miles
  • 2016 – 76,406 miles
  • 2015 – 67,456 miles
  • 2014 – 56,919 miles
  • 2013 – 45,829 miles
  • 2012 – 36,289 miles
  • 2011 – 24,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,884 miles
  • Advisory2 x outer sill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported INNER ARCH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,884 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    163,884 miles
    Test number
    225168323866
    • Advisory2 x outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail163,884 miles (+11,856)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,884 miles
    Test number
    867506038524
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Lower Seat belt missing all 3 (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Advisory2 x outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass152,028 miles (+132)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    152,028 miles
    Test number
    968353661715
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported INNER ARCH (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail151,896 miles (+12,456)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,896 miles
    Test number
    754734555397
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported INNER ARCH (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass139,440 miles (+251)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    139,440 miles
    Test number
    623969683703
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated requires adjustment (1.1.6 (d))
  6. Fail139,189 miles (+12,769)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,189 miles
    Test number
    463059375680
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush on front of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc scored due to pad metal on metal. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass126,420 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,420 miles
    Test number
    847147836129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,376 miles (+7,046)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,376 miles
    Test number
    672744313182
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp outer casings heavily deteriorated but beam pattern still adequate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen washer provides insufficient fluid to windscreen but offside compensates
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMid/rear exhaust joint in poor condition
  9. Pass118,330 miles (+73)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,330 miles
    Test number
    508180595694
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE wearing on outside edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight grease leak from n/s c v boot
    • AdvisoryBrake back plate missing o/s front
  10. Fail118,257 miles (+8,439)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,257 miles
    Test number
    478473100547
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE wearing on outside edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight grease leak from n/s c v boot
    • AdvisoryBrake back plate missing o/s front
  11. Pass109,818 miles (+6,425)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,818 miles
    Test number
    265804730892
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv boot has slight grease leak.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE has surface cracking
  12. Pass103,393 miles (+6,940)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,393 miles
    Test number
    750175604612
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  13. Pass96,453 miles (+5,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,453 miles
    Test number
    416030165961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass91,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,448 miles
    Test number
    796904570339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,448 miles (+5,143)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,448 miles
    Test number
    683068880229
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. Pass86,305 miles (+9,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,305 miles
    Test number
    114683811214
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass76,406 miles (+8,950)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,406 miles
    Test number
    103820742054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,456 miles (+10,537)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,456 miles
    Test number
    149222935191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,919 miles (+11,090)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,919 miles
    Test number
    698076924104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,829 miles (+9,540)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,829 miles
    Test number
    829638623124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass36,289 miles (+11,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,289 miles
    Test number
    638174542181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass24,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,559 miles
    Test number
    537010241111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 XWN

Does LC08 XWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 XWN is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 XWN?
The MOT on LC08 XWN is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 XWN done?
LC08 XWN was recorded at 163,884 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 9,466 miles a year.
Has LC08 XWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 XWN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LC08 XWN 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 LC08 XWN find?
LC08 XWN passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: 2 x outer sill covers fitted; nearside front lower suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; offside rear lower suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.

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