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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LD08 NLMMOT history

LD08 NLM is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 16 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

LD08 NLM silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
103,619 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 NLM
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 valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 NLM was last recorded at 103,619 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,619 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,619 miles
  • 2025 – 100,683 miles
  • 2024 – 97,469 miles
  • 2023 – 93,962 miles
  • 2022 – 89,704 miles
  • 2021 – 84,945 miles
  • 2020 – 81,885 miles
  • 2019 – 78,322 miles
  • 2018 – 74,674 miles
  • 2017 – 70,710 miles
  • 2016 – 65,559 miles
  • 2015 – 52,852 miles
  • 2014 – 42,999 miles
  • 2013 – 34,070 miles
  • 2012 – 25,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,619 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUndertray looseRecorded 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,619 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    103,619 miles
    Test number
    290397681434
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertray loose

  2. Fail103,619 miles (+2,936)3 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,619 miles
    Test number
    461810426013
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertray loose

  3. Pass100,683 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    100,683 miles
    Test number
    404336750365
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail100,683 miles (+3,214)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,683 miles
    Test number
    250034285481
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass97,469 miles (+3,507)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,469 miles
    Test number
    828423572533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,962 miles
    Test number
    402716491202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,962 miles (+4,258)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,962 miles
    Test number
    749552742258
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass89,704 miles (+4,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,704 miles
    Test number
    248541926056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to pull out (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass84,945 miles (+3,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,945 miles
    Test number
    668405398250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,885 miles (+3,563)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,885 miles
    Test number
    198054513132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass78,322 miles (+3,648)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,322 miles
    Test number
    122190646456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,674 miles
    Test number
    647540031523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,674 miles (+3,964)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,674 miles
    Test number
    278880153808
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass70,710 miles (+5,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,710 miles
    Test number
    328642578135
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension arm front bush

  15. Pass65,559 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,559 miles
    Test number
    739228880449
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail65,557 miles (+3,026)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,557 miles
    Test number
    697070079069
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass62,531 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,531 miles
    Test number
    972892101427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,495 miles (+9,643)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,495 miles
    Test number
    199526880004
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/6016 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  19. Pass52,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,852 miles
    Test number
    245860145054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail52,852 miles (+9,853)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,852 miles
    Test number
    329580745069
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass42,999 miles (+8,929)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,999 miles
    Test number
    595036234083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,070 miles (+8,809)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,070 miles
    Test number
    158304043479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,261 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,261 miles
    Test number
    369826642086
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass25,261 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    25,261 miles
    Test number
    855826242028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD08 NLM

Does LD08 NLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 NLM is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 NLM?
The MOT on LD08 NLM is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 NLM done?
LD08 NLM was recorded at 103,619 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 5,401 miles a year.
Has LD08 NLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 NLM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 NLM 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 NLM find?
LD08 NLM passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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