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Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LD08 SFXMOT history

LD08 SFX is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 9 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.

LD08 SFX blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2025
Mileage
98,324 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 SFX
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 21 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 SFX was last recorded at 98,324 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 2,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,605 miles · 14 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,719 miles
Average per year
6,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,324 miles
  • 2023 – 86,821 miles
  • 2022 – 79,022 miles
  • 2021 – 70,414 miles
  • 2020 – 67,104 miles
  • 2019 – 58,284 miles
  • 2018 – 55,853 miles
  • 2017 – 47,682 miles
  • 2016 – 36,516 miles
  • 2015 – 29,392 miles
  • 2014 – 21,188 miles
  • 2013 – 17,808 miles
  • 2012 – 13,601 miles
  • 2011 – 10,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,324 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,324 miles (+2,719)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,324 miles
    Test number
    489512003037
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass95,605 miles (+74)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,605 miles
    Test number
    127756178233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail95,531 miles (+8,710)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,531 miles
    Test number
    389771005703
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded off dpf (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass86,821 miles (+7,799)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    86,821 miles
    Test number
    854864478127
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  5. Pass79,022 miles (+232)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,022 miles
    Test number
    934427279212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail78,790 miles (+8,376)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,790 miles
    Test number
    267455905575
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass70,414 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,414 miles
    Test number
    320693188617
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2356016H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail70,413 miles (+3,309)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,413 miles
    Test number
    975736276202
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2356016H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass67,104 miles (+8,820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,104 miles
    Test number
    334937543502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2356016 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass58,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,284 miles
    Test number
    278912047554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,284 miles (+2,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,284 miles
    Test number
    533672187460
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass55,853 miles (+8,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,853 miles
    Test number
    570359263372
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass47,682 miles (+11,166)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,682 miles
    Test number
    522466922110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass36,516 miles (+7,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,516 miles
    Test number
    581184808485
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  15. Pass29,392 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,392 miles
    Test number
    698193835143
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail29,392 miles (+8,204)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,392 miles
    Test number
    955183735110
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass21,188 miles (+3,380)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    21,188 miles
    Test number
    715318174030
    • NoteAdvise nearside front tyre age cracking in tread and both worn on outer edges.

  18. Pass17,808 miles (+4,207)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    17,808 miles
    Test number
    238141673078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres age cracking in treads

  19. Pass13,601 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    13,601 miles
    Test number
    866202672014
    • NoteAdvise some age cracking to both front tyres in tread

  20. Fail13,601 miles (+2,897)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,601 miles
    Test number
    975312072011
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAdvise some age cracking to both front tyres in tread

  21. Pass10,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    10,704 miles
    Test number
    499747891080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 SFX

Does LD08 SFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 SFX expired on 21 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 SFX?
The MOT on LD08 SFX expired on 21 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 SFX done?
LD08 SFX was recorded at 98,324 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 6,469 miles a year.
Has LD08 SFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 SFX has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 SFX 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 SFX find?
LD08 SFX passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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