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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2018 · 2,199 cc

LG18 FCUMOT history

LG18 FCU is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 11 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 110,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

LG18 FCU blue Kia Sorento – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
110,228 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
16,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG18 FCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
11 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG18 FCU was last recorded at 110,228 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 29,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
81,119 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
29,109 miles
Average per year
16,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,228 miles
  • 2025 – 81,119 miles
  • 2024 – 68,127 miles
  • 2023 – 51,090 miles
  • 2022 – 38,021 miles
  • 2021 – 25,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,228 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak radiator
  • AdvisoryNearside 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))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 23 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,228 miles (+29,109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    110,228 miles
    Test number
    155077251779
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  2. Pass81,119 miles (+12,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,119 miles
    Test number
    782965461358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass68,127 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    68,127 miles
    Test number
    362955690557
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail68,127 miles (+17,037)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,127 miles
    Test number
    261137782830
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass51,090 miles (+13,069)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    51,090 miles
    Test number
    235957489189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,021 miles (+12,185)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    38,021 miles
    Test number
    157898352044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    25,836 miles
    Test number
    249124887061
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail22,994 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,994 miles
    Test number
    733246374896
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Questions about LG18 FCU

Does LG18 FCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG18 FCU is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG18 FCU?
The MOT on LG18 FCU is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG18 FCU done?
LG18 FCU was recorded at 110,228 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 16,432 miles a year.
Has LG18 FCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG18 FCU has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LG18 FCU 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 FCU find?
LG18 FCU passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front coolant leak radiator; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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