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Kia Sportage

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LD08 DFNMOT history

LD08 DFN is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 100,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2024.

LD08 DFN blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2026
Mileage
100,234 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 DFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 DFN was last recorded at 100,234 miles on 5 Dec 2024, 4,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,780 miles · 12 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4,454 miles
Average per year
5,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,234 miles
  • 2023 – 95,780 miles
  • 2022 – 93,757 miles
  • 2020 – 85,752 miles
  • 2019 – 82,562 miles
  • 2018 – 77,614 miles
  • 2017 – 70,782 miles
  • 2016 – 60,984 miles
  • 2015 – 51,912 miles
  • 2014 – 45,003 miles
  • 2013 – 34,993 miles
  • 2012 – 27,379 miles
  • 2011 – 21,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,234 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,234 miles (+4,454)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,234 miles
    Test number
    636462647013
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,780 miles (+2,023)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    95,780 miles
    Test number
    307610364495
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,757 miles (+2,795)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,757 miles
    Test number
    969640015103
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass90,962 miles (+5,210)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,962 miles
    Test number
    449406208986
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Pass85,752 miles (+3,190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,752 miles
    Test number
    699327644512
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Pass82,562 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,562 miles
    Test number
    601414022275
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  7. Fail82,544 miles (+4,930)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,544 miles
    Test number
    439691834339
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  8. Pass77,614 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,614 miles
    Test number
    243825748038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail77,547 miles (+6,765)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,547 miles
    Test number
    326283309370
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass70,782 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,782 miles
    Test number
    765827606388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  11. Fail70,782 miles (+9,798)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,782 miles
    Test number
    833334855659
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  12. Pass60,984 miles (+9,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,984 miles
    Test number
    718270873478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  13. Pass51,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,912 miles
    Test number
    495203655180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,912 miles (+6,909)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,912 miles
    Test number
    438473355118
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass45,003 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,003 miles
    Test number
    809607974206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail45,003 miles (+10,010)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,003 miles
    Test number
    926567574254
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass34,993 miles (+7,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,993 miles
    Test number
    567260383204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass27,379 miles (+6,025)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,379 miles
    Test number
    989866392213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on limit - outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre close to limit

  19. Pass21,354 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    21,354 miles
    Test number
    926985911363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,245 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,245 miles
    Test number
    586895971037
    • NoteOsr tyre punctured and slightly cracked in tread

Questions about LD08 DFN

Does LD08 DFN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 DFN expired on 4 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 DFN?
The MOT on LD08 DFN expired on 4 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 DFN done?
LD08 DFN was recorded at 100,234 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2024, an average of 5,828 miles a year.
Has LD08 DFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 DFN has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LD08 DFN 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 LD08 DFN find?
LD08 DFN passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2024 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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