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Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

LE18 BFAMOT history

LE18 BFA is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 31 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 84,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LE18 BFA black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2027
Mileage
84,012 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE18 BFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 Jul 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE18 BFA was last recorded at 84,012 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 13,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,868 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,144 miles
Average per year
11,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,012 miles
  • 2025 – 70,868 miles
  • 2024 – 56,858 miles
  • 2023 – 46,237 miles
  • 2022 – 25,556 miles
  • 2021 – 23,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,012 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Jul 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    84,012 miles
    Test number
    421370385852
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail84,011 miles (+13,143)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,011 miles
    Test number
    443459294130
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass70,868 miles (+14,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    70,868 miles
    Test number
    567205237155
    • 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. Pass56,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    56,858 miles
    Test number
    613425807664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail56,857 miles (+10,620)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,857 miles
    Test number
    625250884042
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass46,237 miles (+8,169)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    46,237 miles
    Test number
    260084455581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,068 miles (+12,512)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    38,068 miles
    Test number
    130205330520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    25,556 miles
    Test number
    557960521318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail25,556 miles (+2,171)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,556 miles
    Test number
    424206328803
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass23,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    23,385 miles
    Test number
    276538716704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail23,385 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,385 miles
    Test number
    487572230774
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Questions about LE18 BFA

Does LE18 BFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE18 BFA is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE18 BFA?
The MOT on LE18 BFA is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE18 BFA done?
LE18 BFA was recorded at 84,012 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 11,594 miles a year.
Has LE18 BFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE18 BFA has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LE18 BFA 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 LE18 BFA find?
LE18 BFA passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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