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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LD08 NLFMOT history

LD08 NLF is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 9 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LD08 NLF silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
128,836 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 NLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 NLF was last recorded at 128,836 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 5,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,167 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,669 miles
Average per year
6,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,836 miles
  • 2025 – 123,167 miles
  • 2024 – 115,349 miles
  • 2023 – 109,743 miles
  • 2022 – 106,283 miles
  • 2021 – 102,140 miles
  • 2020 – 100,067 miles
  • 2019 – 92,565 miles
  • 2018 – 82,526 miles
  • 2017 – 72,147 miles
  • 2016 – 61,030 miles
  • 2015 – 54,013 miles
  • 2014 – 48,419 miles
  • 2013 – 42,210 miles
  • 2012 – 34,887 miles
  • 2011 – 25,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,836 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in top mount
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,836 miles (+5,669)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    128,836 miles
    Test number
    774264409742
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in top mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass123,167 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    123,167 miles
    Test number
    654769717644
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail123,167 miles (+7,818)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,167 miles
    Test number
    944888578319
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass115,349 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    115,349 miles
    Test number
    740783273847
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail115,349 miles (+5,606)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,349 miles
    Test number
    517669371661
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass109,743 miles (+3,460)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,743 miles
    Test number
    186071018541
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,283 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,283 miles
    Test number
    373308936556
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail106,283 miles (+4,143)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,283 miles
    Test number
    775229456683
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,140 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,140 miles
    Test number
    874565031427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail102,140 miles (+2,073)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,140 miles
    Test number
    349031562247
    • DangerousTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,067 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,067 miles
    Test number
    308956225659
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail100,067 miles (+7,502)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,067 miles
    Test number
    239072207932
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass92,565 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,565 miles
    Test number
    803164441825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail92,555 miles (+10,029)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,555 miles
    Test number
    402588759198
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass82,526 miles (+10,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    82,526 miles
    Test number
    931121287514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass72,147 miles (+11,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,147 miles
    Test number
    831333500891
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass61,030 miles (+7,017)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,030 miles
    Test number
    514841892534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,013 miles (+5,594)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    54,013 miles
    Test number
    869076135014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,419 miles (+6,209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,419 miles
    Test number
    229972244050
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass42,210 miles (+7,323)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,210 miles
    Test number
    217004543037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,887 miles (+9,500)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,887 miles
    Test number
    189590192082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,387 miles
    Test number
    106748471002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 NLF

Does LD08 NLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 NLF is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 NLF?
The MOT on LD08 NLF is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 NLF done?
LD08 NLF was recorded at 128,836 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 6,930 miles a year.
Has LD08 NLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 NLF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 NLF 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 NLF find?
LD08 NLF passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front slight play in top mount, and 1 more.

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