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Silver · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

LG18 MDOMOT history

LG18 MDO is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 4 Apr 2018. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 81,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

LG18 MDO silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
81,715 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG18 MDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
4 Apr 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG18 MDO was last recorded at 81,715 miles on 11 May 2026, 6,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 May 2023: 56,493 miles, lower than 56,494 miles on 10 May 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
75,489 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,226 miles
Average per year
9,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,715 miles
  • 2025 – 75,489 miles
  • 2024 – 65,360 miles
  • 2023 – 56,493 miles
  • 2022 – 48,260 miles
  • 2021 – 35,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,715 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Rear bumper corner damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 12 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,715 miles (+6,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    81,715 miles
    Test number
    506431082232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass75,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    75,489 miles
    Test number
    135448968769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper corner damaged
  3. Fail75,489 miles (+10,129)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,489 miles
    Test number
    449268719428
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper corner damaged
  4. Pass65,360 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    65,360 miles
    Test number
    852160334161
    • AdvisoryCentral Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Fail65,360 miles (+8,867)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,360 miles
    Test number
    687475181951
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass56,493 miles (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    56,493 miles
    Test number
    462325233819
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Fail56,494 miles (+8,234)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,494 miles
    Test number
    415424688785
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass48,260 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    48,260 miles
    Test number
    231823331444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail48,256 miles (+12,905)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,256 miles
    Test number
    748083816076
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass35,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    35,351 miles
    Test number
    132352764988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG18 MDO

Does LG18 MDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG18 MDO is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG18 MDO?
The MOT on LG18 MDO is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG18 MDO done?
LG18 MDO was recorded at 81,715 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 9,129 miles a year.
Has LG18 MDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG18 MDO has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LG18 MDO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LG18 MDO find?
LG18 MDO passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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