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Kia Sportage

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LL08 EWTMOT history

LL08 EWT is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 6 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 153,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

LL08 EWT blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
153,941 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 EWT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 EWT was last recorded at 153,941 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 1,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,638 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,303 miles
Average per year
7,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,941 miles
  • 2025 – 152,638 miles
  • 2024 – 149,236 miles
  • 2023 – 140,538 miles
  • 2022 – 135,875 miles
  • 2021 – 130,022 miles
  • 2019 – 123,353 miles
  • 2018 – 115,588 miles
  • 2017 – 108,080 miles
  • 2016 – 100,245 miles
  • 2015 – 91,880 miles
  • 2014 – 83,896 miles
  • 2013 – 74,997 miles
  • 2012 – 55,767 miles
  • 2011 – 42,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,941 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside side step damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and pipe come away

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 under tray hanging down

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of any tread on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear wiper worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,941 miles (+1,303)5 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    153,941 miles
    Test number
    676525270884
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside side step damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and pipe come away

  2. Pass152,638 miles (+3,402)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    152,638 miles
    Test number
    327079394194
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass149,236 miles (+73)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    149,236 miles
    Test number
    955383491399
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront under tray hanging down
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of any tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper worn
    • AdvisoryDpf pipe damaged

  4. Fail149,163 miles (+8,625)10 major2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,163 miles
    Test number
    154081536238
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront under tray hanging down
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of any tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper worn
    • AdvisoryDpf pipe damaged

  5. Pass140,538 miles (+4,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,538 miles
    Test number
    177570297799
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass135,875 miles (+5,853)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,875 miles
    Test number
    361643261431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,022 miles (+6,669)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,022 miles
    Test number
    158300811568
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass123,353 miles (+7,765)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,353 miles
    Test number
    559854782074
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass115,588 miles (+7,508)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,588 miles
    Test number
    526402717518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,080 miles (+7,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    108,080 miles
    Test number
    844162986022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass100,245 miles (+8,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,245 miles
    Test number
    617211617417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass91,880 miles (+7,984)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,880 miles
    Test number
    416411205299
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

  13. Pass83,896 miles (+8,899)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,896 miles
    Test number
    409069994176
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

  14. Pass74,997 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,997 miles
    Test number
    138871813253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail74,997 miles (+4,678)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,997 miles
    Test number
    398031713412
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass70,319 miles (+14,552)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,319 miles
    Test number
    196888553454
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteE.m.l stays on
    • NoteTwo pipes missing from cat

  17. Pass55,767 miles (+13,426)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,767 miles
    Test number
    106297142413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,341 miles
    Test number
    178676551077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 EWT

Does LL08 EWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 EWT is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 EWT?
The MOT on LL08 EWT is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 EWT done?
LL08 EWT was recorded at 153,941 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 7,470 miles a year.
Has LL08 EWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 EWT has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LL08 EWT 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 LL08 EWT find?
LL08 EWT passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 5 minor defects and 11 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 13 more.

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