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Silver · Petrol · 2018 · 1,591 cc

LG18 FAOMOT history

LG18 FAO is a silver petrol Kia Sportage first used on 13 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 11 MOT tests, with 106,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LG18 FAO silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
106,598 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
6 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG18 FAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
13 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG18 FAO was last recorded at 106,598 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 7,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,199 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,399 miles
Average per year
14,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,598 miles
  • 2025 – 99,199 miles
  • 2024 – 80,141 miles
  • 2023 – 60,803 miles
  • 2022 – 45,330 miles
  • 2021 – 32,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,598 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 17 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,598 miles (+7,399)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    106,598 miles
    Test number
    554159878716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,199 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    99,199 miles
    Test number
    206206401362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail99,190 miles (+19,049)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,190 miles
    Test number
    564732068913
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  4. Pass80,141 miles (+242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,141 miles
    Test number
    960641741866
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail79,899 miles (+19,096)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,899 miles
    Test number
    410895096925
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass60,803 miles (+33)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,803 miles
    Test number
    600145069366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail60,770 miles (+15,440)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,770 miles
    Test number
    736736229166
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 60 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass45,330 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    45,330 miles
    Test number
    691056533426
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail45,330 miles (+13,206)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,330 miles
    Test number
    874448983760
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass32,124 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    32,124 miles
    Test number
    134670282829
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened around 70% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Fail32,124 miles2 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,124 miles
    Test number
    492518779718
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened around 70% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 LG18 FAO

Does LG18 FAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG18 FAO is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG18 FAO?
The MOT on LG18 FAO is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG18 FAO done?
LG18 FAO was recorded at 106,598 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 14,930 miles a year.
Has LG18 FAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG18 FAO has failed 5 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LG18 FAO 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 LG18 FAO find?
LG18 FAO passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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