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Kia Sportage

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LD08 SFKMOT history

LD08 SFK is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 9 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 136,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LD08 SFK blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
136,342 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 SFK
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 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 SFK was last recorded at 136,342 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 8,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,856 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,486 miles
Average per year
7,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,342 miles
  • 2025 – 127,856 miles
  • 2024 – 119,006 miles
  • 2023 – 110,331 miles
  • 2022 – 104,055 miles
  • 2021 – 98,458 miles
  • 2020 – 95,696 miles
  • 2019 – 93,784 miles
  • 2018 – 90,041 miles
  • 2017 – 76,352 miles
  • 2016 – 64,209 miles
  • 2015 – 54,442 miles
  • 2014 – 46,768 miles
  • 2013 – 37,194 miles
  • 2012 – 27,148 miles
  • 2011 – 17,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,342 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank breather pipe
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear diff mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,342 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    136,342 miles
    Test number
    392392926193
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank breather pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Fail136,341 miles (+8,485)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,341 miles
    Test number
    299823656044
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank breather pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass127,856 miles (+33)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,856 miles
    Test number
    809982770781
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff mounting defective

  4. Fail127,823 miles (+8,817)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,823 miles
    Test number
    867456575160
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff mounting defective

  5. Pass119,006 miles (+130)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,006 miles
    Test number
    752481436789
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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. Fail118,876 miles (+8,545)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,876 miles
    Test number
    597654740005
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))

  7. Pass110,331 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    110,331 miles
    Test number
    447573044815
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail110,331 miles (+6,276)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,331 miles
    Test number
    743401129478
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass104,055 miles (+5,597)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,055 miles
    Test number
    544846693962
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass98,458 miles (+2,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,458 miles
    Test number
    626215913229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Perishing between tread bars but no cords visible.

  11. Pass95,696 miles (+1,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,696 miles
    Test number
    874103212965
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass93,784 miles (+3,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    93,784 miles
    Test number
    180308111306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass90,041 miles (+13,689)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,041 miles
    Test number
    394398828727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,352 miles (+12,143)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,352 miles
    Test number
    339285373881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,209 miles
    Test number
    183483468214
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail64,209 miles (+9,767)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,209 miles
    Test number
    960772786776
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass54,442 miles (+7,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    54,442 miles
    Test number
    829510355068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass46,768 miles (+9,574)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,768 miles
    Test number
    189989864075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,194 miles (+10,046)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,194 miles
    Test number
    775461373094
    • NoteAdvise nearside front lower arm bush starting to debond

  20. Pass27,148 miles (+10,006)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,148 miles
    Test number
    196294372012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,142 miles
    Test number
    457833071042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 SFK

Does LD08 SFK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 SFK is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 SFK?
The MOT on LD08 SFK is valid until 19 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 SFK done?
LD08 SFK was recorded at 136,342 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 7,983 miles a year.
Has LD08 SFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 SFK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 SFK 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 SFK find?
LD08 SFK passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; fuel pipe/s corroded fuel tank breather pipe; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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