
Kia Sportage
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc
LC08 XWSMOT history
LC08 XWS is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 18 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 102,583 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 102,583 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,138 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC08 XWS
- 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
- 18 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
LC08 XWS was last recorded at 102,583 miles on 25 Aug 2023, 6,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 95,761 miles · 2 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 6,822 miles
- Average per year
- 6,138 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 102,583 miles
- 2022 – 95,761 miles
- 2021 – 88,757 miles
- 2020 – 82,890 miles
- 2019 – 78,789 miles
- 2018 – 74,577 miles
- 2017 – 71,812 miles
- 2016 – 67,347 miles
- 2015 – 57,928 miles
- 2014 – 47,109 miles
- 2013 – 40,075 miles
- 2012 – 35,886 miles
- 2011 – 27,749 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousRear Sub-frame fractured Heavily corroded and holed. (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryE:M:L light on.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear seats not in use.
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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
14 tests since 16 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail102,583 miles (+6,822)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,583 miles
- Test number
- 831780440197
- DangerousRear Sub-frame fractured Heavily corroded and holed. (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryE:M:L light on.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seats not in use.
Pass95,761 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 95,761 miles
- Test number
- 134629927845
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail95,761 miles (+7,004)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,761 miles
- Test number
- 198540284144
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,757 miles (+5,867)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 88,757 miles
- Test number
- 991379245735
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS, ADVISE REPLACEMENT. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,890 miles (+4,101)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 82,890 miles
- Test number
- 999229607674
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,789 miles (+4,212)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 78,789 miles
- Test number
- 499512942649
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,577 miles (+2,765)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2019
- Odometer
- 74,577 miles
- Test number
- 142379124139
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass71,812 miles (+4,465)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 71,812 miles
- Test number
- 387457517069
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass67,347 miles (+9,419)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 67,347 miles
- Test number
- 131975958077
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass57,928 miles (+10,819)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 57,928 miles
- Test number
- 316781365121
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,109 miles (+7,034)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2015
- Odometer
- 47,109 miles
- Test number
- 276029924423
- NoteEmissions to clean for diesel smoke tester to read (passed)
Pass40,075 miles (+4,189)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 40,075 miles
- Test number
- 669219043149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,886 miles (+8,137)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 35,886 miles
- Test number
- 255068352406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,749 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 27,749 miles
- Test number
- 927027161115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC08 XWS
- Does LC08 XWS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LC08 XWS expired on 1 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LC08 XWS?
- The MOT on LC08 XWS expired on 1 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LC08 XWS done?
- LC08 XWS was recorded at 102,583 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2023, an average of 6,138 miles a year.
- Has LC08 XWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC08 XWS has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LC08 XWS 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 XWS find?
- LC08 XWS failed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 3 advisories: rear sub-frame fractured heavily corroded and holed.; exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 3 more.
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