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Silver · Diesel · 2018 · 1,685 cc

LP18 APXMOT history

LP18 APX is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 24 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 89,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

LP18 APX silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
89,224 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP18 APX
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
24 Jul 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP18 APX was last recorded at 89,224 miles on 20 May 2026, 9,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,592 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,632 miles
Average per year
11,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,224 miles
  • 2025 – 79,592 miles
  • 2024 – 67,840 miles
  • 2023 – 59,503 miles
  • 2022 – 48,045 miles
  • 2021 – 35,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,224 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • 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.

  • Nearside Front tyre at 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear tyre at 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear tyres cracking on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine cover and under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass89,224 miles (+9,632)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    89,224 miles
    Test number
    637138562124
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass79,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,592 miles
    Test number
    166815534887
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail79,592 miles (+11,752)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,592 miles
    Test number
    249930211407
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass67,840 miles (+8,337)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    67,840 miles
    Test number
    103204323251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,503 miles (+333)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    59,503 miles
    Test number
    855417292823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre at 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre at 3mm
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking on edges
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  6. Fail59,170 miles (+11,125)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,170 miles
    Test number
    693370264923
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre at 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre at 3mm
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking on edges
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  7. Pass48,045 miles (+12,330)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    48,045 miles
    Test number
    859812198515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    35,715 miles
    Test number
    386747705890
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted..

Questions about LP18 APX

Does LP18 APX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP18 APX is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP18 APX?
The MOT on LP18 APX is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP18 APX done?
LP18 APX was recorded at 89,224 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 11,092 miles a year.
Has LP18 APX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP18 APX has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LP18 APX 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 LP18 APX find?
LP18 APX passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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