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Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

LE18 MDUMOT history

LE18 MDU is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 31 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 68,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LE18 MDU black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
68,694 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE18 MDU
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 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE18 MDU was last recorded at 68,694 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 10,753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,941 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,753 miles
Average per year
9,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,694 miles
  • 2025 – 57,941 miles
  • 2024 – 49,345 miles
  • 2022 – 32,577 miles
  • 2021 – 20,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,694 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (215/70/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (215/70/16) (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

7 tests since 1 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,694 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    68,694 miles
    Test number
    546813114207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (215/70/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (215/70/16) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail68,692 miles (+10,751)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,692 miles
    Test number
    883192079605
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (215/70/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (215/70/16) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass57,941 miles (+8,596)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    57,941 miles
    Test number
    247915427287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass49,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    49,345 miles
    Test number
    523032701119
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail49,345 miles (+16,768)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,345 miles
    Test number
    847566181987
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass32,577 miles (+11,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    32,577 miles
    Test number
    205348493905
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad very low / on limit, needs attention asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass20,735 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    20,735 miles
    Test number
    790482253129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about LE18 MDU

Does LE18 MDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE18 MDU is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE18 MDU?
The MOT on LE18 MDU is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE18 MDU done?
LE18 MDU was recorded at 68,694 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 9,993 miles a year.
Has LE18 MDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE18 MDU has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LE18 MDU 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 MDU find?
LE18 MDU passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 4 more.

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