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Kia Sportage

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LD08 SFJMOT history

LD08 SFJ is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 9 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 162,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

LD08 SFJ blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
162,675 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 SFJ
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
9 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 SFJ was last recorded at 162,675 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 10,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,428 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,247 miles
Average per year
9,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,675 miles
  • 2025 – 152,428 miles
  • 2024 – 145,369 miles
  • 2023 – 135,318 miles
  • 2021 – 130,833 miles
  • 2020 – 126,236 miles
  • 2019 – 118,658 miles
  • 2018 – 104,459 miles
  • 2017 – 91,706 miles
  • 2016 – 79,415 miles
  • 2015 – 67,294 miles
  • 2014 – 55,928 miles
  • 2013 – 43,249 miles
  • 2012 – 30,330 miles
  • 2011 – 20,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,675 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,675 miles (+10,247)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    162,675 miles
    Test number
    290004635092
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass152,428 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    152,428 miles
    Test number
    210154152852
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail152,428 miles (+7,059)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,428 miles
    Test number
    129553820849
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass145,369 miles (+10,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    145,369 miles
    Test number
    583980453067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,318 miles (+4,485)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    135,318 miles
    Test number
    736458251122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,833 miles (+4,597)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,833 miles
    Test number
    993172978960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,236 miles (+7,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    126,236 miles
    Test number
    849560238940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass118,658 miles (+14,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,658 miles
    Test number
    871218337046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass104,459 miles (+12,753)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    104,459 miles
    Test number
    441553314242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass91,706 miles (+12,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    91,706 miles
    Test number
    167957044777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass79,415 miles (+12,121)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,415 miles
    Test number
    173998682137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,294 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,294 miles
    Test number
    382433424588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,228 miles (+11,300)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,228 miles
    Test number
    137960093859
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre nail in tread

  14. Pass55,928 miles (+12,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,928 miles
    Test number
    626147754354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass43,249 miles (+12,919)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,249 miles
    Test number
    115526013396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,330 miles (+10,137)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,330 miles
    Test number
    546037082186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,193 miles
    Test number
    246456671160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 SFJ

Does LD08 SFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 SFJ is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 SFJ?
The MOT on LD08 SFJ is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 SFJ done?
LD08 SFJ was recorded at 162,675 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 9,448 miles a year.
Has LD08 SFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 SFJ has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 SFJ 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 SFJ find?
LD08 SFJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 5 more.

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