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Kia Sportage

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LD08 NLKMOT history

LD08 NLK is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 16 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 145,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2024.

LD08 NLK silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2025
Mileage
145,082 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 NLK
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
16 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 NLK was last recorded at 145,082 miles on 16 Jul 2024, 9,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,261 miles · 18 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
9,821 miles
Average per year
8,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,082 miles
  • 2023 – 135,261 miles
  • 2022 – 129,959 miles
  • 2021 – 122,625 miles
  • 2020 – 115,676 miles
  • 2019 – 108,599 miles
  • 2018 – 100,605 miles
  • 2017 – 91,086 miles
  • 2016 – 83,311 miles
  • 2015 – 74,636 miles
  • 2014 – 62,661 miles
  • 2013 – 52,035 miles
  • 2012 – 37,511 miles
  • 2011 – 25,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,082 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,082 miles (+9,821)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    145,082 miles
    Test number
    894265027166
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass135,261 miles (+5,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    135,261 miles
    Test number
    161739347528
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass129,959 miles (+7,334)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    129,959 miles
    Test number
    374660749864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,625 miles (+6,949)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    122,625 miles
    Test number
    305686877284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,676 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,676 miles
    Test number
    226411851091
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail115,676 miles (+7,077)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,676 miles
    Test number
    301232248759
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass108,599 miles (+35)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,599 miles
    Test number
    283365177253
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 edges low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Fail108,564 miles (+7,959)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,564 miles
    Test number
    402605895818
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 edges low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass100,605 miles (+9,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,605 miles
    Test number
    126991327493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Pass91,086 miles (+7,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,086 miles
    Test number
    262351954586
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryD.s.m unable to detect any smoke reading

  11. Pass83,311 miles (+8,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    83,311 miles
    Test number
    123347621876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass74,636 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,636 miles
    Test number
    397224425257
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail74,627 miles (+11,966)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,627 miles
    Test number
    929003725292
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass62,661 miles (+10,626)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    62,661 miles
    Test number
    747731824265
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn and perrished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perrished

  15. Pass52,035 miles (+14,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,035 miles
    Test number
    257386723296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass37,511 miles (+11,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,511 miles
    Test number
    128028182053
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass25,965 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,965 miles
    Test number
    136936991001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LD08 NLK

Does LD08 NLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 NLK expired on 17 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 NLK?
The MOT on LD08 NLK expired on 17 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 NLK done?
LD08 NLK was recorded at 145,082 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2024, an average of 8,971 miles a year.
Has LD08 NLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 NLK has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LD08 NLK 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 NLK find?
LD08 NLK passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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