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Kia Sportage

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LD08 SFVMOT history

LD08 SFV is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 9 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 153,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LD08 SFV blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
153,141 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 SFV
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 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 SFV was last recorded at 153,141 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 7,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
145,539 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,602 miles
Average per year
8,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,141 miles
  • 2025 – 145,539 miles
  • 2024 – 140,527 miles
  • 2023 – 135,558 miles
  • 2020 – 134,025 miles
  • 2019 – 123,906 miles
  • 2018 – 114,757 miles
  • 2017 – 104,177 miles
  • 2016 – 93,244 miles
  • 2015 – 83,312 miles
  • 2014 – 75,396 miles
  • 2013 – 54,108 miles
  • 2012 – 38,024 miles
  • 2011 – 19,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,141 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    153,141 miles
    Test number
    899173522851
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail153,137 miles (+7,598)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,137 miles
    Test number
    412027747545
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass145,539 miles (+5,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    145,539 miles
    Test number
    270094736185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass140,527 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    140,527 miles
    Test number
    600433735067
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail140,527 miles (+4,969)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,527 miles
    Test number
    608792751308
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass135,558 miles (+1,533)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    135,558 miles
    Test number
    526931004684
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass134,025 miles (+10,119)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    134,025 miles
    Test number
    822775691391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,906 miles (+9,149)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,906 miles
    Test number
    612652959230
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow back box
  9. Pass114,757 miles (+10,580)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    114,757 miles
    Test number
    558818131323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,177 miles
    Test number
    915286482294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,177 miles (+10,933)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,177 miles
    Test number
    972127820358
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  12. Pass93,244 miles (+9,932)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,244 miles
    Test number
    887720684637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,312 miles (+7,916)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,312 miles
    Test number
    399977795070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,396 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,396 miles
    Test number
    247894634474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,067 miles (+17,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,067 miles
    Test number
    467712274048
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Pass54,108 miles (+16,084)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,108 miles
    Test number
    465252173029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,024 miles (+18,694)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,024 miles
    Test number
    355933902153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    19,330 miles
    Test number
    145874191495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 SFV

Does LD08 SFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 SFV is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 SFV?
The MOT on LD08 SFV is valid until 20 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 SFV done?
LD08 SFV was recorded at 153,141 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 8,993 miles a year.
Has LD08 SFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 SFV has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 SFV 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 SFV find?
LD08 SFV passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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