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Blue · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

LM18 FNUMOT history

LM18 FNU is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 22 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 84,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

LM18 FNU blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
84,973 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM18 FNU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
22 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM18 FNU was last recorded at 84,973 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 9,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,000 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,973 miles
Average per year
9,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,973 miles
  • 2025 – 75,000 miles
  • 2024 – 65,620 miles
  • 2023 – 51,019 miles
  • 2022 – 42,342 miles
  • 2021 – 33,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,973 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.

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass84,973 miles (+9,973)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    84,973 miles
    Test number
    227759379584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    75,000 miles
    Test number
    610827267081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail75,000 miles (+9,380)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,000 miles
    Test number
    845898961482
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass65,620 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    65,620 miles
    Test number
    104423219451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Fail65,619 miles (+14,600)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,619 miles
    Test number
    670135075732
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass51,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    51,019 miles
    Test number
    756074568136
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail51,019 miles (+8,677)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,019 miles
    Test number
    332106596858
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass42,342 miles (+8,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    42,342 miles
    Test number
    492504942379
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass33,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    33,728 miles
    Test number
    369022986838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM18 FNU

Does LM18 FNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM18 FNU is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM18 FNU?
The MOT on LM18 FNU is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM18 FNU done?
LM18 FNU was recorded at 84,973 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 9,794 miles a year.
Has LM18 FNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM18 FNU has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LM18 FNU 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 LM18 FNU find?
LM18 FNU passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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