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Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LD08 SFUMOT history

LD08 SFU is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 9 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

LD08 SFU blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2026
Mileage
101,684 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 SFU
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 expired on 11 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD08 SFU was last recorded at 101,684 miles on 20 May 2026, 611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Aug 2021: 86,471 miles, lower than 86,818 miles on 28 Aug 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,073 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
611 miles
Average per year
5,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,684 miles
  • 2025 – 101,073 miles
  • 2023 – 99,948 miles
  • 2022 – 93,576 miles
  • 2021 – 86,471 miles
  • 2020 – 86,818 miles
  • 2019 – 76,563 miles
  • 2018 – 67,845 miles
  • 2017 – 59,216 miles
  • 2016 – 51,405 miles
  • 2015 – 43,551 miles
  • 2014 – 35,403 miles
  • 2013 – 28,531 miles
  • 2012 – 21,847 miles
  • 2011 – 15,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail101,684 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed not registering due to leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail101,684 miles (+611)2 dangerous8 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,684 miles
    Test number
    192699874601
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed not registering due to leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass101,073 miles (+1,125)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    101,073 miles
    Test number
    418381701342
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,948 miles (+6,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,948 miles
    Test number
    314645299027
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak.

  4. Pass93,576 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    93,576 miles
    Test number
    828854899085
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail93,576 miles (+7,105)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,576 miles
    Test number
    446850963814
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass86,471 miles (-347)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,471 miles
    Test number
    913695089084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,818 miles (+10,255)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,818 miles
    Test number
    516328768956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,563 miles
    Test number
    705411857134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,563 miles (+8,718)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,563 miles
    Test number
    164222363382
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass67,845 miles (+8,629)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,845 miles
    Test number
    650960509941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,216 miles
    Test number
    133868201479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,216 miles (+7,811)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,216 miles
    Test number
    898609306498
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass51,405 miles (+7,854)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,405 miles
    Test number
    627910805941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,551 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,551 miles
    Test number
    885214535186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Fail43,525 miles (+8,122)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,525 miles
    Test number
    478083335164
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass35,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,403 miles
    Test number
    397545234101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,403 miles (+6,872)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,403 miles
    Test number
    397835134157
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing

  18. Pass28,531 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,531 miles
    Test number
    466876363052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail28,531 miles (+6,684)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,531 miles
    Test number
    565676363038
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass21,847 miles (+6,341)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    21,847 miles
    Test number
    266425572034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    15,506 miles
    Test number
    109567181493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 SFU

Does LD08 SFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 SFU expired on 11 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 SFU?
The MOT on LD08 SFU expired on 11 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 SFU done?
LD08 SFU was recorded at 101,684 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 5,690 miles a year.
Has LD08 SFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 SFU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 SFU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 SFU find?
LD08 SFU failed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front inner tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front inner tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; central rear exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer, and 17 more.

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